If you are experiencing any problems with your Siemens oven door, you are in the right place. In this article, we will look at Siemens oven door problems and show you how to fix them.
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How To Remove Siemens Oven Door
Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to uninstall your Siemens oven door…
Step 1: First, disconnect the oven’s power by unplugging the power cord from the outlet. If your oven is installed in a cabinet, switch off the circuit breaker instead.
Step 2: Open the door of your Siemens oven.
Step 3: There is a locking clip on each side of the oven’s door hinges. Twist these clips to release the door hinges.
Step 4: Close the door till it stops moving.
Step 5: Grip the oven door and slide it off the hinges. Do not grip the door by the handle when lifting the door off.
If the steps above for removing a Siemens oven door don’t work on your oven model, follow the steps listed below…
Step 1: As always, make sure to disconnect the power to your Siemens oven by unplugging the power cord from the outlet. You could also switch the circuit breaker off.
Step 2: Open the door of your Siemens oven.
Step 3: Get a flat blade screwdriver.
Step 4: There is a clip on each door hinge. To release the door, you will need to flip the clips forward. Use the flat blade screwdriver to do this.
Step 5: Close the door till it stops moving.
Step 6: Grip the oven door. Make sure to grip the sides and not the handle.
Step 7: Lift the door up, tilt the hinges in, and remove it from the oven.
How To Put Siemens Oven Door Back On
Below, we show you how to reinstall your Siemens oven door…
Step 1: There are two openings underneath the door. Position the hinges in the openings.
Step 2: Slide the door onto the hinges.
Step 3: Open the door fully.
Step 4: To hold the door in place, twist the clips on the sides of the hinges back.
Step 5: Shut the door of your Siemens oven.
If the steps above for reinstalling a Siemens oven door don’t work on your oven model, follow the steps listed below…
Step 1: Lift the door of your Siemens oven.
Step 2: Position the door hinges in the slots on the lower corners of the oven’s frame.
Step 3: Once the hinges are properly positioned, open the oven door fully.
Step 4: To hold the door in place, flip back the latch on each door hinge.
Step 5: Shut the door of your oven.
Siemens Oven Door Glass Shattered — What To Do
If your Siemens oven door glass shattered or your Siemens 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 Siemens oven door.
1. Outer Glass
Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to replace the outer glass of your Siemens oven door…
Step 1: Before starting the repair, make sure to disconnect the oven’s power by unplugging the cord from the outlet. You could also switch the circuit breaker off.
Step 2: Open the door of the oven.
Step 3: There is a locking clip on the side of each door hinge. Twist the locking clips 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 slide it off the hinges. Place the door assembly on a sturdy cloth lined surface.
Step 6: Push the tabs on the sides of the door’s top cap in. Use a flat blade screwdriver to do this.
Step 7: Pull the cap off the door and set it aside.
Step 8: Take out the screws on the sides of the oven door which hold the inner assembly to the outer assembly. There should be one screw on each side.
Step 9: Lift the inner assembly off the outer assembly.
Step 10: Take out the screws which hold the handle to the outer assembly.
Step 11: If the hinges are screws to the outer assembly, unscrew them as well.
Step 12: Get a new outer glass for your Siemens oven door.
Step 13: Return the hinges and secure them using the screws.
Step 14: Position the handle on the outer assembly and hold it in place with the two screws.
Step 15: Reposition the inner door assembly on the outer door assembly.
Step 16: Return the screws on the sides of the two assemblies which hold them in place.
Step 17: Position the top cap on the door and push it into place.
Step 18: Lift the oven door.
Step 19: Slide the door onto the hinges.
Step 20: Open the door fully and twist the clips back to hold it in place.
Step 21: Shut the door of the oven.
Step 22: Switch the circuit breaker back on or plug the power cord back in.
If the steps above for replacing your Siemens oven outer glass don’t work on your oven model, follow the steps listed below…
Step 1: As always, make sure to disconnect the power before starting the repair on your Siemens oven.
Step 2: Open the door of the oven.
Step 3: There is a latch on each door hinge. Flip the latches forward using a flat blade screwdriver.
Step 4: Close the door till it can’t go any further.
Step 5: Grip the door, tilt it in, and lift it off. Do not grip the door by the handle.
Step 6: Set the door assembly on a sturdy cloth lined surface.
Step 7: Take out the screws on the bottom of the oven door. Depending on your oven model, they will be Torx head screws or Philips head screws. There should be about four screws.
Step 8: Take out the two screws at the top of the oven door.
Step 9: Lift the inner door assembly off the outer door assembly.
Step 10: Take out the screws which hold the handle to the remains of the outer glass.
Step 11: Get a new outer glass for your Siemens oven door.
Step 12: Position the handle on the outer glass and hold it in place with the screws.
Step 13: Reposition the inner assembly on the outer assembly.
Step 14: Return the screws at the top of the door which hold the two assemblies in place.
Step 15: Return the other screws at the bottom of the door as well.
Step 16: Lift the door up.
Step 17: Position the hinges in the slots on the lower corners of the oven’s frame.
Step 18: Once the hinges are properly positioned, open the door fully.
Step 19: Flip the hinge latches back to hold the door in place.
Step 20: Shut the door of the oven.
Step 21: Reconnect the power to the oven.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to replace the outer glass of your Siemens oven door.
2. Inner Glass
Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to replace the inner glass of your Siemens oven door…
Step 1: Disconnect the power to the oven by unplugging the power cord from the outlet. You could also switch the circuit breaker off.
Step 2: Open the door of the oven.
Step 3: There is a catch on the side of each door hinge. Twist the catches to release the door.
Step 4: Close the door till it can’t go any further.
Step 5: Grip the sides of the door and slide it off the hinges.
Step 6: Place the door assembly on a sturdy surface lined with a cloth.
Step 7: Push in the tabs on the sides of the oven’s top cap to release it. Do this using a flat blade screwdriver.
Step 8: While pushing the tabs in, pull the cap off.
Step 9: Take out the screws on the sides of the door which hold the two assemblies in place. There is one screw on each side.
Step 10: Lift the inner assembly off the outer assemblies. You should have gloves on while doing this so that you don’t get cut by the broken pieces of glass.
Step 11: Take out the two screws at the top of the inner glass’s panel.
Step 12: Detach the clips at the top of the metal panel and lift it off the inner glass.
Step 13: Bend back the clips on the metal frame which hold the remains of the inner glass to it.
Step 14: Get a new inner glass for your Siemens oven door.
Step 15: Position the inner glass on the metal frame.
Step 16: Bend back the tabs on the frame to hold the door glass in place.
Step 17: Position the metal panel on the inner glass and bend back the clips at the bottom to secure it.
Step 18: Return the two screws at the top of the panel to securing it.
Step 19: Position the inner assembly on the outer assembly.
Step 20: Return the screws on the sides which hold the two assemblies in place.
Step 21: Position the top cap on the door and push it into place.
Step 22: Lift the oven door and slide it onto the hinges.
Step 23: Open the oven door fully.
Step 24: Twist the hinge catches back to hold the door in place.
Step 25: Shut the door of the oven.
Step 26: Reconnect the power to the oven by plugging the power cord back in or switching the circuit breaker back on.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to replace your Siemens oven door glass.
If the steps above for replacing a Siemens oven door glass don’t work on your oven model, follow the steps listed below…
Step 1: Disconnect the power to your Siemens oven by unplugging the power cord from the outlet. If your Siemens oven is installed in a cabinet, switch the circuit breaker off instead.
Step 2: Open the door of your Siemens oven.
Step 3: There is a latch on each door hinge. Flip the door hinge latches using a flat blade screwdriver.
Step 4: Close the door till it can’t go any further.
Step 5: Grip the sides of the oven door, tilt it in, and lift it off.
Step 6: Place the door assembly on a sturdy surface lined with a cloth.
Step 7: Get a Torx head screwdriver.
Step 8: Using the Torx head screwdriver, take out the screws at the bottom of the oven door. There should be about four screws.
Step 9: Take out the other screws at the top of the oven door. There should be two screws.
Step 10: Lift the inner door assembly off the outer door.
Step 11: Take out the screws which hold the hinges to the inner door assembly.
Step 12: Set the hinges aside.
Step 13: Get a new Siemens oven inner door glass.
Step 14: Position the hinges on the new glass.
Step 15: Hold the hinges in place using the screws.
Step 16: Place the new inner door glass on the outer door assembly.
Step 17: Return the two screws at the top of the oven.
Step 18: Return the other four screws at the bottom of the door which hold the two assemblies in place.
Step 19: Lift the door up.
Step 20: Position the door hinges in the slots on the lower corners of the oven.
Step 21: Open the door fully.
Step 22: Flip back the hinge latches to hold the door in place.
Step 23: Shut the oven door.
Step 24: Reconnect the power to the oven by plugging the power cord back in or switching the circuit breaker on.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to replace the inner glass of your Siemens oven door.
How To Clean Siemens Oven Door
Below, we show you different ways to clean your Siemens oven door.
1st Method
For this first method, you will need baking soda and lemon. Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to clean your Siemens oven door with baking soda and lemon…
Step 1: Turn off your Siemens oven.
Step 2: If the oven is still hot from previous use, leave it to cool down completely.
Step 3: Once the oven is completely cool, open the door.
Step 4: Pour some water into a small bowl.
Step 5: Add a little water to the baking soda and mix it to form a thick paste.
Step 6: Get a lemon and cut it in half.
Step 7: Squeeze the juice from the two lemon halves into the baking soda.
Step 8: Apply the lemon and baking soda paste on the oven door using a pastry brush or soft sponge.
Step 9: Leave the paste to sit for an hour. If your oven door is extremely dirty, leave it to sit for a few hours.
Step 10: Afterwards, get a soft and damp sponge.
Step 11: Using the sponge scrub the oven door.
Step 12: Wipe off the baking soda paste from the door using paper towels.
Step 13: Pour 1 part vinegar and 2 parts water in a spray bottle.
Step 14: Spray the mixture on the oven door to rinse.
Step 15: Wipe the door using a micro fiber cloth.
Step 16: Shut your Siemens oven door.
2nd Method
For this second method, you will need a finish dishwasher tab. Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to clean your Siemens oven door with a dishwasher tab.
Step 1: Put on some gloves.
Step 2: Pour some warm water into a small bowl.
Step 3: Get the dishwasher tablet and unwrap it.
Step 4: Drop the red power ball from the tablet into the warm water.
Step 5: Open the door of the oven.
Step 6: Hold the white part of the dishwasher tab in the warm water for a few seconds.
Step 7: After a few seconds, take out the tab from the water and scrub the oven door with it.
Step 8: When the tab starts to get dry, dip it back in the water for a few seconds and resume scrubbing.
Step 9: Once you are done scrubbing, wipe off the broken pieces of the dishwasher tab from the oven door using some paper towels.
Step 10: Pour 1 part water and 2 parts vinegar in a spray bottle.
Step 11: Spray this mixture on the oven door to rinse.
Step 12: Wipe the door using a micro fiber cloth.
Step 13: Shut your Siemens oven door.
Read this article: How To Clean A Siemens Oven [Detailed Guide] if you would like to learn different ways to clean your Siemens oven.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to clean your Siemens oven door using a dishwasher tablet.
Siemens Oven Door Is Not Closing Properly — Causes And Solutions
Below, we talk about the possible reasons why your Siemens oven door won’t close properly and what to do about them.
1. Door Seal
If your Siemens oven door won’t close properly, the door seal may have worn out. Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to replace your Siemens oven door seal…
Step 1: Before you start the repair, disconnect the power to your Siemens oven by unplugging the power cord from the outlet. If your oven is installed in a cabinet, disconnect the power by switching the circuit breaker off.
Step 2: Open the door of your Siemens oven.
Step 3: The door seal is around the oven’s frame. There is a clip on the four corners of the seal which is inserted into the holes in the oven’s frame. Pull the clips out of the holes to release the door seal.
Step 4: Get a new Siemens oven door seal.
Step 5: Insert the clips on the new door seal into the holes in the corners of the oven’s frame.
Step 6: Shut the door of your Siemens oven.
Step 7: Reconnect the power to your Siemens oven by plugging the power cord back in or switching the circuit breaker back on.
2. Door Hinges
If your Siemens oven door won’t close all the way after replacing the door seal, the hinges are faulty. Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to replace your Siemens oven door hinges…
Step 1: As always, make sure to disconnect the power to your Siemens oven by unplugging the power cord from the outlet. If your oven isn’t plugged into an outlet, switch the circuit breaker off instead.
Step 2: Open the door of your Siemens oven.
Step 3: There is a locking clip on the side of each door hinge. Twist these clips to release the oven door.
Step 4: Spread a towel or cloth on a sturdy surface.
Step 5: Close the oven door till it can’t go any further.
Step 6: Grip the sides of the oven door and lift it off the hinges.
Step 7: Set the door assembly on the sturdy cloth lined surface.
Step 8: Get a flat blade screwdriver.
Step 9: Using the flat blade screwdriver, push in the tabs on the sides of the oven door’s top cap.
Step 10: While pushing the tabs in, lift the cap off.
Step 11: Take out the screws which hold the inner assembly to the outer assembly. There is one screw on each side of the door.
Step 12: Lift the inner door assembly off and set it aside on a sturdy cloth lined surface.
Step 13: Take out the screws which hold the door hinges to the outer door assembly.
Step 14: Slide the hinges off.
Step 15: Get new Siemens oven door hinges.
Step 16: Position your new hinges on the outer door.
Step 17: Hold the hinges in place using the screws.
Step 18: Lift the inner door assembly and position it on the outer door.
Step 19: Return the screws on the sides of the oven door which hold the two assembly in place.
Step 20: Position the top cap and push it into place.
Step 21: Lift your Siemens oven door.
Step 22: Slide the door onto the hinges.
Step 23: Open the oven door completely.
Step 24: Twist the locking clips back to hold the door in place.
Step 25: Shut your Siemens oven door.
Step 26: Reconnect the power to the oven by plugging the power cord back in or switching the circuit breaker back on.
If the steps above fore replacing Siemens oven door hinges don’t work on your oven model, follow the steps listed below…
Step 1: Before you start the repair, make sure to disconnect the oven’s power by unplugging the power cord from the outlet. If your Siemens oven isn’t plugged into an outlet, switch the circuit breaker off instead.
Step 2: Open your Siemens oven door.
Step 3: There is a latch on each door hinge. You will need to flip the latches forward to release the door. A flat blade screwdriver is needed for this.
Step 4: Flip the latches towards yourself using the flat blade screwdriver.
Step 5: Close the door till it can’t go any further.
Step 6: Grip the sides of the oven door, tilt it in, and lift it off.
Step 7: Place the door assembly on a sturdy surface lined with a cloth.
Step 8: Use a Torx head screwdriver to take out the two screws at the top of the oven door.
Step 9: Using the same Torx head screwdriver, take out the screws at the bottom of the door as well. There should be about four screws.
Step 10: Lift the inner door assembly off the outer door.
Step 11: Take out the screws on the sides of the inner door assembly which hold the hinges in place.
Step 12: Lift the two door hinges off the inner door assembly.
Step 13: Get new Siemens oven door hinges.
Step 14: Position the hinges on the inner door assembly.
Step 15: Hold the hinges in place using the screws.
Step 16: Lift the inner door assembly and position it on the outer door.
Step 17: Return the screws at the bottom of the door which hold the two assemblies in place.
Step 18: Also return the other two screws you took out from the top of the oven door.
Step 19: Lift up your Siemens oven door.
Step 20: Insert the door hinges into the openings in the lower corners of the oven’s frame.
Step 21: Once the hinges are properly positioned, open the door fully.
Step 22: To hold the door in place, flip back the latches on the hinges.
Step 23: Shut the door of your oven.
Step 24: Reconnect the power to the oven by plugging the power cord back in or switching the circuit breaker back on.
Siemens Oven Door Handle Loose — How To Fix
If your Siemens oven door handle is loose, you should tighten the screws. Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to do this…
Step 1: Before you start the repair, disconnect the power to the oven by unplugging the power cord from the outlet. If your oven isn’t plugged into an outlet, switch the circuit breaker off.
Step 2: Open the door of the oven.
Step 3: There is a locking catch on the side of each door hinge. To release the oven door, twist the catches.
Step 4: Push the door closed till it can’t go any further.
Step 5: Spread a cloth on a sturdy surface
Step 6: Grip the oven door and lift it off the hinges. Make sure to grip the door by the sides and not the handle.
Step 7: Set the door on the cloth lined surface.
Step 8: Push in the tabs on the sides of the door’s top cap. You may need a flat blade screwdriver to do this.
Step 9: While pushing the tabs in, pull the cap off.
Step 10: Get a Torx head screwdriver.
Step 11: Using the Torx head screwdriver, take out the screws on the sides of the oven door which hold the two assemblies in place. There is one screw on each side
Step 12: Lift the inner door assembly off and set it aside on a cloth lined surface.
Step 13: Tighten the two screws which hold the door handle in place. If the handle still feels loose after tightening the screws, the handle should be replaced.
Step 14: Take out the screws which hold the handle to the oven door.
Step 15: Get a new Siemens oven door handle.
Step 16: Position the new handle on your Siemens oven door.
Step 17: Hold the handle in place using the two screws.
Step 18: Position the inner door assembly on the outer door.
Step 19: Return the screws on the sides of the oven door which hold the two assemblies in place.
Step 20: Position the cap on the oven door and push it into place.
Step 21: Lift the door up.
Step 22: Slide the door onto the hinges.
Step 23: Open the door fully.
Step 24: Flip the hinge catches back to hold the door in place.
Step 25: Shut your Siemens oven door.
Step 26: Plug the power cord back into the outlet or switch the circuit breaker back on.
Follow the steps above to replace your Siemens oven door handle.
If the steps above don’t work on your oven model, follow the steps listed below to tighten your Siemens oven door handle…
Step 1: Make sure to disconnect the oven’s power by unplugging the power cord from the outlet or switching the circuit breaker off.
Step 2: Get a flat blade screwdriver.
Step 3: Open the door of your Siemens oven.
Step 4: Using the flat blade screwdriver, flip the latches on the hinges towards yourself to release the oven door.
Step 5: Push the door closed till it stops moving.
Step 6: Lay a towel or cloth on a sturdy surface.
Step 7: Grip the oven door, tilt it in, and lift it off. Do not grip the door by the handle.
Step 8: Place the door assembly on the cloth lined surface.
Step 9: Get a Torx head screwdriver.
Step 10: Take out the screws at the bottom of the oven door using the Torx head screwdriver. There should be about four screws.
Step 11: Take out the other two screws at the top of the oven door using the screwdriver.
Step 12: Lift the inner door assembly off the outer door and set it aside on a sturdy surface.
Step 13: Tighten the screws which hold the handle in place. If the handle still feels loose, it should be replaced.
Step 14: Take out the screws which hold the handle to the outer door.
Step 15: Get a new Siemens oven door handle.
Step 16: Position the handle on the outer door.
Step 17: Hold the door handle in place using the two screws.
Step 18: Reposition the inner door assembly on the outer door.
Step 19: Return the two screws you took out from the top of the door.
Step 20: Return the other screws on the bottom as well.
Step 21: Lift the door up and insert the hinges into the opening in the lower corners of the oven’s frame.
Step 22: Once the hinges are properly positioned, open the oven door fully.
Step 23: Flip back the latches on the hinges to hold the door in place.
Step 24: Shut your Siemens oven door.
Step 25: Plug the power cord back in or switch the circuit breaker back on.
How To Use Siemens Oven Door Child Lock
Below, we show you how to use the child lock feature on your Siemens oven…
Step 1: Locate the “key” button on the oven’s control panel.
Step 2: Once you have located this button, press and hold it for 4 seconds. The key icon will appear on the oven’s display and the door will lock.
Step 3: To unlock the door, press and hold the “key” button for another 4 seconds.
Also follow the steps above to unlock your Siemens oven door.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to use the child lock feature on your Siemens oven.
Siemens Oven Door Won’t Open — How To Fix
If your Siemens oven door won’t open, you may have accidentally activated the child lock feature. When this feature is activated, the oven’s control panel will be locked and the door won’t open. Read the section directly above this one to learn how to turn off the child lock feature. If the child lock feature isn’t active but your oven door won’t open, the door lock motor is faulty. Contact a technician to replace this component in your Siemens oven.
Siemens Oven Door Hinge Locked — How To Fix
Below, we show you how to fix the locked hinge of your Siemens oven door…
Step 1: Get a pair of vice grips to pull down on the hinges.
Step 2: Using the pair of vice grips, pull down on the faulty door hinge.
Step 3: There is a locking clip on the hinge. While pulling it down, flip this clip back to hold the door in place
Step 4: Follow the same steps to fix the other hinge.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to fix your locked Siemens oven door hinge.
How To Remove Siemens Microwave Oven Door
Below, we show you how to uninstall the door of your Siemens microwave oven…
Step 1: First, unplug the power cord of your microwave to avoid the risk of electrocution.
Step 2: Open the microwave door.
Step 3: Get a flat blade screwdriver.
Step 4: Using the flat blade screwdriver, carefully pry off the door’s plastic trim.
Step 5: Set the trim aside.
Step 6: Lift the door up and pull it off the microwave.