We have a ge spectra stove oven and somehow the self cleaning lock on the oven door got tripped while the oven door was open.
Spectra oven locked door.
While the switch is depressed the latch motor will.
It will look like a small black post or dowel.
But releasing the lock may be a simple fix.
If there is food in the oven let the oven cool to room temperature and try to unlatch the door.
Don t force the latch.
If you re locked out of your own ge spectra oven dinner may be a little later than planned.
If you haven t cleaned the oven but the door still seems locked try sliding the latch to the left gently without force.
Grasp the door at the top sides.
2 wait approximately 10 minutes and reapply power to the oven.
If you have food in a locked oven wait until the oven cools to room temperature before trying to unlatch the door again.
I added the instructions for removing the oven door below.
If no food or utensils are in the oven start a self clean cycle then hit clear off after 60 seconds.
If there are screws near the top or front that attach the oven top to the base unscrew them and pull the oven top up.
3 set the flashing clock to the current time.
Detach the oven door.
4 slide the door locking lever on front of the oven if applicable or simply just open the door.
Once the oven cools after cleaning move the latch to the left to unlock the door.
1 remove power to the oven unplug the oven from the power outlet or flip the circuit breaker for the oven.
While you hold the door jamb switch in this position complete the following steps.
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Close the door to the stop broil position and lift the door straight out.
We have a ge spectra stove oven and somehow the self cleaning lock on the oven door got tripped while the oven door was open.
If that does not unlock the door run a short self clean cycle 1 2 hours.
The door must be fully opened and each hinge must be locked down against the door frame.
The oven door has been locked accidentally.
Clear the lock mechanism as indicated by the door loc light by pressing and holding in the oven door light switch for 20 to 30 seconds.
If the oven is empty of food and utensils initiate a self clean cycle.
Once inside the oven switch the lock from the inside of the oven.
Now the oven door won t close and the locking latch needs to be returned read more.
With the door open locate the door jamb switch on the face of the oven.
Push it in until the oven cavity light goes off indicating that the oven believes the door is closed.
Press the clean pad wait 10 seconds.
