Oven door lock motor and lock switches (self-clean)
Self-clean ovens use a small motor or solenoid with cam switches that tell the control the lock position. A lock stuck after self-clean is often a cooled-down timing issue; check the motor, the switches and the control output.
Cross-checked ~40 min moderateBrands: GE, Whirlpool, Frigidaire, Samsung, LG
Before you start
- Wait until the oven is fully cool after self-clean
- Turn off the breaker (240 V range) and verify 0 V
- Gas ranges: do not touch gas components; gas work is for licensed technicians
Diagnostic steps
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