Does anyone else have problems closing the oven doors when they are hot and if so can they suggest a solution.

Diane Murray, April 2008

The usual problem with this door is that the roller in the door catch jams thus stopping the movement of the roller. We used to use a small squeeze of washing up licquid which allowed the roller to move more freely. You can also try a drop of oil.

Kenneth, September 2009

If it is one of the old all metal door types the most likely problem is the rope seal around the inner door liner. It is probably quite worn and is allowing heat to escape past the door rather than keeping it within the oven cavity. The other problem associated with this older model is the fibreglass insulation beginning to break down and allowing heat to escape through the door. You can check this by simply touching the outside of the door when the oven has been on for an hour or so. It should be hot to the touch but NOT so hot as to burn you fingers. The only real solution to both of these problems is to replace the rope seals and the insulation but this requires quite a lot of fiddly dismantling and reassembling. The other BIG problem is that there are almost NO spares available as this model has not been produced for around 20 years or so. Good luck!

simtester, September 2008