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Customer Questions and Answers for Oven Door Hinge by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM12303276
Manufacturer Part Number: 74010546

The Oven Door Hinge is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool ovens and ranges. It is the mechanism that allows the oven door to securely and safely open and close. The hinge components work together to provide an even and balanced movement, while also carrying the weight of the door during operation.

Causes of a bad oven door hinge can include regular wear and tear from frequent use, physical damage due to accidental impacts, or rust and corrosion over time.
Symptoms of a bad oven door hinge include:

  • Improper closure where the door does not align or seal fully with the oven cavity
  • Increased noise or squeaking upon opening and closing
  • The door becoming loose or wobbly over time

This OEM Whirlpool replacement part is also compatible with KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.

Note: If the hinges have never been replaced the manufacturer also recommends replacing door hinge receiver kit part number 12002578

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Johnny, Oven Door Removal ! WARNING To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage, do not lift oven door by the handle. 1. Open oven door and place door hinge locking device into lock position. 2. Place oven door in first stop position, then grasp both sides and lift up off the hinges. 3. Reverse procedure to reinstall oven door. Frameless Door Disassembly including access to the hinges 1. Remove oven door, see "Oven Door Removal" procedure. 2. Place door on a protected surface. 3. Slide outer oven door glass and trim towards the bottom of the oven door and remove. 4. Detach right and left trim pieces for outer door glass. NOTE: Proceed with the following steps for door hinge, door handle, and inner door disassembly. 5. Remove screws securing door hinge to oven door chassis. NOTE: Proceed with the following steps for door handle and inner door disassembly. 6. Remove screws securing top door handle trim to oven door chassis. 7. Remove screws securing door handle brackets to inner door panel. 8. Lift upward on the lower side of the door handle to release side alignment screws and rotate towards the top of the oven door to release and remove. 9. Remove screws securing door handle to door handle brackets. NOTE: Proceed with the following steps for inner door disassembly. 10.Remove screws securing lower door glass retainer to door baffle and remove. 11. Slide inner door glass downward to release from upper door glass retainers and remove. 12.Remove screws securing door baffle to door lining and remove. 13.Remove insulation from oven door. 14.Lift inner glass and glass frame from oven door. 15.Reverse procedure to reassemble oven door.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Tuesday, February 3, 2015

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