Are you having some problems with your Indesit oven door or are you trying to uninstall it? In this article, we will show you how to fix Indesit oven door problems.
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Indesit Oven Door Is Not Closing Properly — Causes And Solutions
If your Indesit oven won’t close all the way, there is more than one possible reason. Below, we have listed them and how to fix them.
1. Door Hinges
If your Indesit oven door won’t close all the way, the door hinges are most likely the cause. Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to replace the door hinges of your Indesit oven…
Step 1: Disconnect the oven’s power. Do this by switching the circuit breaker off or unplugging the power cord from the outlet.
Step 2: Open the door of the oven.
Step 3: Get a flat blade screwdriver.
Step 4: There is a clip on each door hinge. Using the flat blade screwdriver, flip the clips towards yourself to release the oven door.
Step 5: Push the door closed till it stops.
Step 6: Spread a cloth or towel on a sturdy surface.
Step 7: Grip the sides of the oven door.
Step 8: Lift the door up, tilt it in, and remove it.
Step 9: Place the door on the cloth lined surface.
Step 10: Get a Philips head screwdriver.
Step 11: Using the Philips head screwdriver, take out the two screws at the top of the oven door. These screws hold the inner door assembly to the outer door assembly.
Step 12: Take out the screws at the bottom of the oven door using the Philips head screwdriver. There are two screws underneath each door hinge.
Step 13: Lift the inner door up.
Step 14: Set the outer door assembly aside.
Step 15: Using the Philips head screwdriver, take out the screws on the sides of the inner door assembly which hold the hinges in place. There is one screw on each side of the door.
Step 16: Lift the inner door assembly up and remove the hinges.
Step 17: Get new Indesit oven door hinges.
Step 18: Position the hinges on the oven door.
Step 19: Return the two screws on the sides of the inner door which hold the hinges in place.
Step 20: Lift up the inner door.
Step 21: Reposition the inner door on the outer door assembly.
Step 22: Return the four Philips head screws at the bottom of the door assembly.
Step 23: Also return the other two screws at the top of the oven door which hold the assemblies in place.
Step 24: Lift the oven door up.
Step 25: Position the door hinges into the slots in the lower corners of the oven’s front frame.
Step 26: Once the hinges are properly seated in the slots, open the door fully.
Step 27: Flip the hinge latches back to hold the door in place.
Step 28: Shut the oven door.
Step 29: Plug the oven’s power cord back in or switch the circuit breaker back on.
If you would like a visual of how to replace your Indesit oven door hinges, watch the video below.
2. Door Seal
If your Indesit oven door still won’t close completely after replacing the hinges, the door seal has worn out. Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to replace your Indesit oven door seal…
Step 1: Disconnect the power to the oven. Do this by unplugging the power cord from the outlet or switching the circuit breaker back on. If you wish to unplug the oven, you will need to pull it away from the wall.
Step 2: Open the door of your Indesit oven.
Step 3: The door seal is on the oven’s front frame. Pull out the door seal’s clips from the holes in the corners of the oven’s front frame.
Step 4: Get a new Indesit oven door seal.
Step 5: Insert the door seal’s clips into the holes in the corners of the oven.
Step 6: Shut the oven door.
Step 7: Switch the oven’s circuit breaker back on or plug the power cord back into the outlet.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to replace your Indesit oven door seal.
How To Uninstall Indesit Oven Door
Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to remove the door of your Indesit oven…
Step 1: First make sure to disconnect the oven’s power. Do this by unplugging the power cord from the outlet. If your oven is hard wired and isn’t plugged into an outlet, switch the circuit breaker off.
Step 2: Next, open the oven door.
Step 3: There are clips on the door hinges which secure the door. In order to uninstall the door from the oven, you will need to flip this clips. Get a flat blade screwdriver.
Step 4: Using the flat blade screwdriver, flip the clips on the door hinges towards yourself.
Step 5: Close the oven door till it can’t go any further.
Step 6: Grip the sides of the oven door.
Step 7: Lift the door up, tilt it in, and remove it from the oven.
How To Put An Indesit Oven Door Back On
Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to reinstall your Indesit oven door…
Step 1: Lift the door up.
Step 2: There are two slots on the lower corners of the oven’s front frame. The door hinges are meant to go into these slots. Insert the door hinges into the slots.
Step 3: Once the hinges are properly positioned in the slots, open the oven door fully.
Step 4: To hold the oven door in place, flip back the clips on the door hinges.
Step 5: Shut the oven door.
Step 6: If you disconnected the oven’s power, reconnect it by plugging the power cord back into the outlet or switching the circuit breaker back on.
How To Clean Indesit Oven Door
Below, we show you different ways to clean your Indesit oven door.
1st Method
For this first method, you will need a store bought oven cleaner. Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to clean your Indesit oven door…
Step 1: Turn the oven off.
Step 2: If your oven is still hot from previous use, leave it to cool down completely before proceeding.
Step 3: Once the oven has cooled down completely, open the door.
Step 4: Get the oven cleaner.
Step 5: With your face at a distance, spray the cleaner on the oven door. Do not spray the cleaner on the door’s exterior
Step 6: Leave the cleaner to sit for an hour.
Step 7: After an hour, get a soft and damp sponge.
Step 8: Using the sponge, gently scrub the oven door. Make sure you don’t get the oven cleaner on your skin as you do this. The cleaner contains chemicals which can cause skin irritation.
Step 9: Wipe off the cleaner from the door using paper towels.
Step 10: Mix some vinegar and water in a spray bottle. This is to get rid of the oven cleaner smell.
Step 11: Spray the cleaner on the door.
Step 12: Wipe the door with a micro fiber cloth.
Step 13: Shut the oven door.
2nd Method
For this second method, you will need “The Pink Stuff” cleaner. Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to clean your Indesit oven door using “The Pink Stuff” oven cleaner…
Step 1: Turn off your Indesit oven.
Step 2: If your oven is still hot from previous use, leave it to cool down completely to room temperature.
Step 3: Once the oven has cooled down, open the door.
Step 4: Get “The Pink Stuff” cleaner.
Step 5: Put on some gloves and get a soft and damp sponge.
Step 6: Scoop up the cleaner with the sponge and scrub the oven door gently.
Step 7: Once you are done scrubbing, get some paper towels.
Step 8: Using the paper towels, wipe off the cleaner from the door.
Step 9: Mix some water and vinegar in a spray bottle.
Step 10: Spray the mixture of the oven door. This will rinse the door and make the glass look clear.
Step 11: Wipe the oven door using a micro fiber cloth
Step 12: Shut the oven door.
Indesit Oven Door Handle Loose — How To Fix
If your Indesit oven door handle is loose, it may be that the screws need to be tightened. Below, we show you how to tighten your Indesit oven door handle…
Step 1: Disconnect the oven’s power supply by switching the circuit breaker off.
Step 2: Open the oven door.
Step 3: Flip the clips on the hinges forward to release the door.
Step 4: Close the door till it can’t go any further.
Step 5: Grip the sides of the oven door and lift it off.
Step 6: Place the door assembly on a sturdy surface lined with a cloth.
Step 7: Get a Philips head screwdriver.
Step 8: Using the Philips head screwdriver, take out the four screws at the bottom of the oven door. There are two screws underneath each door hinge.
Step 9: Take out the other two screws at the top of the oven door.
Step 10: Lift the inner door assembly off the outer door.
Step 11: Tighten the two screws which hold the handle to the outer door assembly using the Philips head screwdriver.
Step 12: Lift the inner door up and reposition it on the outer door assembly.
Step 13: Hold the inner door to the outer door using the two Philips head screws at the top.
Step 14: Return the other four screws at the bottom of the oven door assembly as well.
Step 15: Lift the oven door up.
Step 16: Insert the door hinges into the slots in the lower corners of the oven’s front frame.
Step 17: Open the oven door fully.
Step 18: Flip the hinge latches back to hold the door in place.
Step 19: Shut the oven door.
Step 20: Switch the oven’s circuit breaker back on.
If your Indesit oven door handle still feels loose after tightening the screws, it should be replaced. Read the section directly below this one to replace your Indesit oven door handle.
Indesit Oven Door Handle Broken — How To Fix
If your Indesit oven door handle is broken, it will need to be replaced. Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to replace your Indesit oven door handle…
Step 1: Locate the oven’s circuit breaker.
Step 2: Switch the circuit breaker off to avoid the risk of electrocution. You could also unplug the oven’s power cord from the outlet.
Step 3: Open the door of your Indesit oven.
Step 4: Get a flat blade screwdriver.
Step 5: Using the flat blade screwdriver, flip the clips on the hinges towards yourself.
Step 6: Close the door till it can’t go any further.
Step 7: Spread a towel or cloth on a sturdy surface.
Step 8: Grip the sides of the oven door.
Step 9: Lift the door off the oven and set it on the sturdy cloth lined surface.
Step 10: Get a Philips head screwdriver.
Step 11: Using the Philips head screwdriver, take out the two screws at the top of the oven door which hold the inner assembly to the outer assembly.
Step 12: Take out the other four screws at the bottom of the oven door using the Philips head screwdriver. There are two screws underneath each door hinge.
Step 13: Lift the inner door assembly up.
Step 14: Set the assembly aside.
Step 15: Take out the two screws which hold the handle to the outer door.
Step 16: Remove the door handle.
Step 17: Get a new Indesit oven door handle.
Step 18: Position the handle on the oven door and hold it in place with the two screws.
Step 19: Lift the inner door assembly.
Step 20: Reposition the inner door assembly on the outer door assembly.
Step 21: Return the two screws at the top of the door which hold the two assemblies in place.
Step 22: Also return the other four Philips head screws at the bottom of the oven door.
Step 23: Lift up the oven door.
Step 24: Insert the door hinges into the slots in the lower corners of the oven’s front frame.
Step 25: Open the oven door fully.
Step 26: Flip back the clips on the hinges to hold the door in place.
Step 27: Shut the oven door.
Step 28: Plug the oven’s power cord back into the outlet or switch the circuit breaker back on.
If you would like a visual of how to replace your Indesit oven door handle, watch the video below.
Indesit Oven Door Hinge Stuck — How To Fix
If your Indesit oven door hinge is stuck, follow the steps listed below to fix it…
Step 1: Get a pair of vice grips.
Step 2: Pull down on the door hinge using the pair of vice grips.
Step 3: While holding the hinge down, flip back the latch to hold it in place.
Step 4: Also do the same with the other door hinge if it’s stuck.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to fix a stuck oven door hinge.
Indesit Oven Door Glass Shattered — What To Do
If your Indesit oven door glass shattered or your Indesit oven door glass exploded, you will need to replace it. Below, we show you how to replace the outer glass and inner glass of your Indesit oven.
1. Outer Door
Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to replace the outer glass of your Indesit oven door…
Step 1: Locate the oven’s circuit breaker.
Step 2: To avoid the risk of electrocution, switch the circuit breaker off.
Step 3: Open the door of your Indesit oven.
Step 4: Get a flat blade screwdriver.
Step 5: Using the flat blade screwdriver, flip the clips on the door hinges towards yourself.
Step 6: Close the door till it can’t go any further.
Step 7: Place a cloth on a sturdy surface.
Step 8: Grip the sides of the oven door and lift it off the oven.
Step 9: Set the door on the cloth lined surface.
Step 10: Get a Philips head screwdriver.
Step 11: Take out the two screws at the top of the oven door using the Philips head screwdriver.
Step 12: Also take out the other screws at the bottom of the oven door. There are two screws underneath each door hinge.
Step 13: Lift the inner door assembly off the outer door assembly.
Step 14: Take out the two screws which hold the handle and bracket to the outer door assembly.
Step 15: Get a new outer glass for your Indesit oven door.
Step 16: Position the bracket and handle on the new outer glass.
Step 17: Hold the bracket and handle in place with the two Philips head screws.
Step 18: Lift the inner door assembly.
Step 19: Position the inner door assembly on the outer door.
Step 20: Hold the inner door assembly to the outer door assembly using the two screws at the top.
Step 21: Return the other four screws at the bottom of the oven door to hold the two assemblies in place.
Step 22: Lift the oven door up.
Step 23: There are slots in the lower corners of the oven’s front frame. Position the door hinges into the slots.
Step 24: Once the hinges are properly seated in the slots, open the oven door fully.
Step 25: Flip the clips on the hinges back to hold the door in place.
Step 26: Shut the oven door.
Step 27: Reconnect the power to the oven by switching the circuit breaker back on.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to replace the outer glass of your Indesit oven door.
2. Inner Glass
Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to replace the inner glass of your Indesit oven door…
Step 1: Disconnect the power to the oven to avoid the risk of electrocution. Do this by switching the circuit breaker off or unplugging the power cord from the outlet.
Step 2: Open the door of your Indesit oven.
Step 3: Line a sturdy surface with a cloth.
Step 4: Get a flat blade screwdriver.
Step 5: Using the flat blade screwdriver, flip the hinge clips towards yourself. There is a clip on each door hinge.
Step 6: Push the door closed till it can’t go any further.
Step 7: Grip the sides of the oven door.
Step 8: Lift the door up, tilt it in, and remove it from the oven.
Step 9: Place the door assembly on the sturdy cloth lined surface.
Step 10: Get a Philips head screwdriver.
Step 11: Using the Philips head screwdriver, take out the four screws at the bottom of the oven door. There are two screws right at the bottom of the two door hinges.
Step 12: Also take out the other two Philips head screws at the top of the oven door assembly.
Step 13: Put on some gloves for safety.
Step 14: Lift the inner door assembly off the outer door assembly.
Step 15: Carefully wipe off the broken pieces of glass from the outer door assembly.
Step 16: Take out the screws on the sides of the inner door which hold the hinges in place. There is one screw on each side.
Step 17: Lift the inner door up and remove the door hinges.
Step 18: Get a new inner glass for your Indesit oven door.
Step 19: Position the door hinges on the new inner glass.
Step 20: Hold the door hinges to the inner glass using the two Philips head screws.
Step 21: Lift the inner glass assembly up.
Step 22: Position the inner door assembly on the outer door assembly.
Step 23: Return the two screws you took out from the top of the oven door.
Step 24: Also return the other four screws at the bottom of the oven door.
Step 25: Lift up the oven door assembly.
Step 26: Position the door hinges in the slots on the lower corners of the oven’s front frame.
Step 27: Open the oven door fully once the hinges are properly seated in the slots.
Step 28: Flip back the clips on the hinges to hold the oven door in place.
Step 29: Shut the oven door.
Step 30: Reconnect the power to the oven by plugging the power cord back into the outlet or switching the circuit breaker back on.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to replace the inner glass of your Indesit oven door.
Indesit Oven Door FAQ
Should I Grill With My Indesit Oven Door Open Or Closed?
The door of your Indesit oven should be slightly open when grilling.
