If your Smeg oven door isn't closing properly and you can't see any obstructions, the fault probably lies with your door hinges. Door hinges can grow faulty or worn over time, causing the oven door to not close properly. This results in heat escaping, food not cooking properly and your cooker using more energy. Because of this, the hinges will need replacing.
In this article, we're going to run you through how to replace the door hinges on a Smeg cooker step by step.
Safety first!
Before starting this replacement, make sure your appliance is switched off at the mains.
How to replace your Smeg oven door hinges step by step
Let's get stuck in! To learn how to replace your smeg oven door hinges step by step, watch our video or follow the guide below.
What you will need:
- Screwdriver or power drill
- Oven cleaner and cloth
- Kitchen towel
Step 1: Removing the door
This particular oven, like many ovens, uses a double lever hinge mechanism. These mechanisms can be found on either side of the oven, keeping the oven door connected to the appliance.
On both hinges, push the small catch on the lower levers up. This will allow you to remove the door and pull it away from the oven.
Step 2: Remove the hinges from the door
Once the door is set aside, remove the screws around the door's interior using a screwdriver or drill. These can be found above the hinges and at the top of the door. This will allow you to take the door apart and access the hinges.
With the screws removed and the door taken apart, you can now go ahead and remove the old hinges.
Step 3: Clean the oven door
While the door is taken apart, we recommend giving it a good clean with some oven cleaner and cloth.
Step 4: Reposition the new hinges
You can now go ahead and slot the new hinges into place on either side.
Step 5: Put the oven door back together
Now it's time to put the oven door back together again. Start by lowering the inner side of the door back into place over the hinges.
Then return the screws and, using your drill, screw the door back together again.
Step 6: Latch the hinges into place
Before refitting the door to the oven, you'll need to latch the hinges into place. Using a kitchen towel to avoid hurting your hands, push the hinge down towards the latch.
Then, once the hinge is in place, secure it in place with the small latch. Remember to repeat this for the hinge on the other side too.
Step 7: Refit the oven door
When refitting the oven door, you'll notice a little notch in the hinges. This notch should rest on the oven door frame when you slot the door back into place.
To refit the oven door, simply slide it into place with the hinges going back into their slots.
Here, you can see the door hinge notches fitting comfortably onto the frame.
Step 8: Unhook the latches
Finally, make sure the oven door is fully open once you have refitted it. This will allow you to replace the hinge latches.
You can then close the oven door.
And there you have it - how to replace the door hinges on a Smeg cooker! Your oven door should now be opening and closing without a problem once more.
However, it's important to remember that even a fully functioning oven can cause problems if it isn't clean. A dirty oven can result in bad smells in your kitchen and your food being fouled too. Fortunately, our article on how to clean your oven includes all you need to know to get your entire oven spotless and odour-free!
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