Midea
Door Hinge or Gasket Misalignment
Oven door will not close fully; heat escapes around the door.
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Safety Warning
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.
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Possible Causes
Bent or worn door hinges, Dislodged hinge receiver in cabinet, Damaged or compressed door gasket, Obstruction between door and frame
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Ensure the oven is cool before working on the door.
- Check for obstructions: Remove any pans, racks, or foil that may be blocking the door.
- Inspect gasket: Examine the rubber gasket around the door for tears, gaps, or areas that do not spring back. Replace if damaged.
- Check hinges:
- Open the door fully and inspect hinges for bending or looseness.
- On some Midea models, the door can be removed by opening to the broil stop position and lifting off the hinges; refer to the manual.
Severely bent hinges or damaged hinge receivers require replacement. This is a moderate repair that may be done by a skilled DIYer or technician.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Oven Door Hinge
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