Electrolux ovens are renowned for their quality and reliability. Nevertheless, it can happen that your oven gets blocked. This can quickly become problematic, especially if your meal is in the oven. We will then try to help you unlock your Electrolux oven regardless of the factor that caused it to be blocked. Follow the steps below in order to do this effectively.
Why did your Electrolux oven get stuck?
When your Electrolux oven is blocked, it is essential to understand the reason behind this blockage in order to have the right tools to solve it.
The most common causes are:
- child lock activation which blocks the start of the oven in order to avoid the risk of burns or fire.
- activating the security lock which prevents the door from being opened during operation or cleaning of the Electrolux oven. In this case, you have to wait for the cleaning program to finish. The oven will then unlock automatically.
- a programming malfunction. In the event that the programming parameters are incorrect or if the oven is stuck on a specific program or on an error code, you will certainly need to reset the settings to solve the problem.
- In some more troublesome cases, the door lock that got stuck following an electrical or hardware failure.
The good news is that in most situations you will be able to unblock the oven on your own, without needing to call in a technician.
Read also: 12 common oven breakdowns (with solutions)
How to unlock an Electrolux oven?
Now that you have an idea of the most common causes that can cause your oven to lock up, let's take a look at the steps to unlock your Electrolux oven.
Deactivate the child lock of the Electrolux oven
The first thing to do when your Electrolux oven is frozen is to check if a message or icon has appeared on its screen. If you notice a padlock symbol, key symbol or the message SAFE, it means that child lock is activated. In this case, you will need press a series of keys to deactivate it and unlock your oven.
The procedure varies depending on your Electrolux oven model. It is therefore best to consult the instructions for use in order to find the exact procedure. You can download the manual from the Electrolux website, Support section, then Download manuals.
For most brand ovens, you'll need :
- Turn the oven function knobs to the off position. If your oven has a Power button, you need to turn the oven on.
- Press for 2 seconds on the clock button (
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) and simultaneously on the key V, + or °C depending on your oven model.
You can also find all the manipulations to deactivate the child safety of the oven by by clicking here.
Wait for cleaning to complete
When you activate the self-cleaning function of your Electrolux oven by pyrolysis, catalysis or hydrolysis, the door locks automatically for safety reasons in order to avoid any domestic accident or any interruption during the cleaning cycle.
Once the self-cleaning procedure is complete, your oven will unlock automatically. Be aware that cleaning can take several hours and that the door will only unlock after the appliance has cooled down to a safe temperature. And it may still take up to 45 minutes, in particular after pyrolysis where the temperature reaches 500°C.
If the Electrolux oven lockout persists even after waiting long enough for the oven to cool down, you can try to restart the pyrolysis function for 5 seconds, then set the button to the "stop" position and wait a few minutes. The oven should then unlock automatically.
Note: Note that during the self-cleaning cycle, it is recommended to keep the room well ventilated by opening the windows or using an extractor fan, as odors and smoke may be released from the oven.
Reset blocked Electrolux oven
another procedure to unlock the Electrolux oven is to reset electrically. This erases the temporary memory of the oven and thus eliminates minor operating bugs, programming errors or incorrect settings.
To do this :
- Turn off the power to the oven by switching it off or unplugging it from the electrical outlet.
- Wait fifteen minutes.
- Restore the power supply from the oven.
Unlock the Electrolux oven manually
If the procedures mentioned do not allow the oven to be unblocked, it may be that the door lock is defective. Resetting may unlock it temporarily, but you will definitely need to change it quickly. If the reset did not work, then it will be necessary dismantle the oven in order to replace the lock. You will find video tutorials on the internet showing you the procedure to follow and a new lock corresponding to your oven model on the Electrolux spare parts shop.
If your oven is still under warranty, that you are not competent to carry out the manipulation, or that the problem does not come from the lock, we advise you to contact the Electrolux customer service in order to have an additional and personalized opinion on the breakdown.
Conclusion
Unblocking an Electrolux oven can sometimes seem like a challenge, but by following the troubleshooting steps in this article, you can solve most problems on your own. You will need to understand the reason behind the blockage, then:
- disable child lock
- wait for the self-cleaning function to finish
- reset the Electrolux oven
- unlock the oven manually
If necessary or if the Electrolux oven door problem persists, do not hesitate to call Electrolux support for personalized assistance.
