Thermador ME302YP Mode D'emploi page 28

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To avoid injury from hinge bracket snapping closed, be
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sure both levers are securely in place before removing
the door.
Do not force the door open or closed. The hinge could
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be damaged and cause damage or injury.
Do not lay the removed door on sharp or pointed
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objects as this could break the glass. Lay it on a flat,
smooth surface, positioned so that the door cannot fall
over.
Open the oven door to its fully open position.
1.
Flip levers on hinges toward you.
2.
If necessary, use a tool, such as a screwdriver, to gently
pry the upper part of the lever away from the housing.
Take care to avoid scratching the housing.
Bring both door hinge levers to their fullest down
3.
position. The left and right door hinges differ slightly but
operate in the same manner.
4.
CAUTION Follow the instructions below to prevent
the latch from slamming shut and pinching or cutting
your hand.
Close the oven door until it catches on the hinge stop
levers, locking the hinges at the proper angle for door
removal.
The door will be open about 7" (18 cm) at the top.
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5.
CAUTION The door is heavy.
Do not grip the door by the handle.
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Use both hands to firmly grip it by the sides.
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Maintaining the door angle, lift the door straight up
approximately 3/4" (2 cm) to unhook the hinges from the
slots and then pull it out towards you until the hinges
are clear of the oven housing.
Place the door in a convenient and stable location.
6.
Do not lay the door on its handle. This could cause
dents or scratches.
Reinstalling the oven door
Hold the door firmly in both hands. Grip it on either side,
1.
not by the handle.
Tilt the door back slightly towards you at an angle that
2.
would open the door about 7" (18 cm) at the top.
Slide the hinges into the slots
3.
and lower the door straight down
The angle of the door may need to be adjusted slightly
to allow the hinges to engage properly and the door to
be lowered into place. The door should lower about 3/4"
(2 cm) and stop. If it does not, the hinges have not
engaged properly and the door could fall if it is released.
Once both hinges are fully engaged, gently open the
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door until it is fully open.
as far as they will go
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