Oven door will not close fully, heat escapes, poor cooking performance

Safety first: Ensure the oven is cool before working on the door. Support the door to prevent it from dropping.

• Inspect hinges: Open the door and check both hinges for bending, cracks, or excessive play. Tighten hinge mounting screws on the door and chassis.
• Check seal: Examine the rubber door gasket around the cavity. Look for tears, flattened sections, or gaps at the corners.
• Adjust or replace hinges: If the door sags, replace both hinges with genuine Severin hinges. Remove the door (usually by opening to a specific angle and lifting) and transfer to new hinges.
• Replace door seal: Pull out the old gasket from its retaining groove and press in a new Severin door seal, ensuring it sits evenly around the frame.
• Test closure: Close the door and check for uniform contact all around. A sheet of paper should be gripped firmly when pulled between the door and seal.