Oven door will not close fully; heat escapes and cooking is affected.

Safety First: Turn off power and allow the oven to cool before working on the door.

• Check for obstructions: Inspect the door frame and gasket area for food debris, screws, or pans preventing full closure.
• Inspect gasket: Examine the oven door gasket for tears, hard spots, or sections pulled out of the channel. Reseat or replace as needed.
• Check hinges: Open the door to the broil stop position and lift to remove it (on removable-hinge models). Inspect the door hinges and hinge receivers for bending or wear. Replace both hinges as a set if damaged.
• Reinstall door: Carefully reinstall the door, ensuring the hinges fully engage the receivers. Test closure and adjust if necessary.