KitchenAid Door Stuck in Locked Position

Oven door remains locked after self-clean and will not open

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

Possible Causes

Lock motor jammed, latch mechanism warped from heat, failed lock switch not signaling unlock, control not powering unlock circuit

Safety: Turn off power and allow the oven to cool completely before attempting to open the door.

Power reset: After cooling, restore power and attempt to cancel self-clean to trigger unlock.
Manual release: On many KitchenAid models, you can access the latch from the top or rear and manually move the latch to the unlocked position using a tool.
Inspect latch: Once open, inspect the latch assembly for heat damage or binding.

Replace the door lock assembly if it binds or the motor/switches fail testing.

Medium 3/5

Oven Door Lock Assembly

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