Thermador ME301WS Guia De Instalacion página 10

Remove Lower Oven Door Prior to Installation
Note: Do not remove microwave, speed oven, side
hinge or steam convection oven doors.
It is recommended to remove the traditional (lower) oven
door to help reduce the unit weight and provide easier
access to the latch levers located inside the oven.
Note: Be sure to read all warnings and cautions in the
installation manual regarding the door removal before
attempting to remove the door.
Open the door completely to its fully open, horizontal
1.
position.
Flip latch levers on hinges all the way down toward
2.
you.
Note: It may be necessary to 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.
Close the oven door until it catches on the hinge stop
3.
levers, locking the hinges at the proper angle for door
removal. The door will be open about 7 inches at the
top. This takes the spring tension off the hinges so the
door can be easily lifted out.
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Carefully lift the door up and out of the hinge slots.
4.
Hold firmly; the door is heavy. Use both hands to firmly
grip it by the sides. Do not grip the door by the handle.
Maintaining the door angle, lift the door straight up
approximately 3/4" 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 until
5.
you are ready to reinstall it. Lay the door on a towel or
section of protective foam padding to avoid damage to
the door or the floor.
Correctly Lifting the Combination Oven
CAUTION
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Wear gloves and a long-sleeved shirt to protect
hands and forearms from abrasion, potential
scratches or cuts. Take off watches and jewelry and
wear work shoes for foot protection.
CAUTION
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Three people or proper equipment are needed to
safely lift the combination oven into the cabinet
opening.
NOTICE: DO NOT attempt to lift the unit by holding the
oven's upper element.