Hoover Door Hinge / Hinge Receiver Wear

Hoover oven door will not close fully or sits unevenly, causing heat loss and poor cooking.

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Possible Causes

Worn or bent door hinges, Damaged hinge receivers in the cabinet, Loose door screws, Deformed door frame from impact or overheating

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Ensure the oven is cool before working on the door. Support the door to prevent it falling.

  • Inspect hinges:
    • Open the door and check for excessive play or sagging.
    • Look for bent hinge arms or cracked hinge plates.
  • Remove door:
    • On many Hoover models, open the door fully, flip the hinge locks, then close the door partially and lift it off.
    • Place the door on a soft surface.
  • Replace hinges:
    • Unscrew the hinges from the door and fit new Hoover-compatible hinges.
    • Inspect and replace hinge receivers in the oven frame if worn.
  • Reinstall and align:
    • Refit the door onto the hinges and close it to check alignment.
    • Adjust as needed by loosening and retightening mounting screws.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Oven Door Hinges
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