I have a maytag gemini double oven and the bottom oven door will not open

f your 2008 Maytag double oven's lower door is locked, here are some steps you can try to unlock it:

Press Cancel/Off Key: Start by pressing the Cancel/Off key. Wait for 20-30 seconds, then try to open the door. Sometimes this simple latch reset can do the trick.

Power Cycle: Turn off the power at the circuit breaker or fuse box for one minute. After that, turn the power back on. Allow the oven to cool for approximately 30-90 minutes, and then move the latch arm to the left to unlock the door.

Self-Clean Cycle Interruption: If the door locked during a self-clean cycle, select the "Self Clean" option, and then choose "Cancel". Wait a couple of minutes, and then try to start the cycle again. If the self-clean cycle was started by mistake, press the Cancel/Off key. The oven will need to cool to around 200°F (95°C) before the door can open.

Remember to ensure that the oven is cool and the power is turned off before attempting any of these steps. Hopefully, one of these methods will help you unlock the oven door! Your manual might prove helpful. Oven is Locked - What to Do - Product Help ' Maytag

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Disconnect the element and the fan and check them both for continuity with a multimeter. If the circular element or the fan fails, nothing works, so it could be either.

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There doesn't appear to be an F2 error code! There is an F1-2?

https://www.google.com/search?q=maytag+gemini+double+oven+error+code+f1-2&

There may be a problem with the Lower Oven Temperature Sensor, the Control, or the associated wiring.

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Check the door switch and the temperature probe. If they are ok, then the problem is likely in the control board. These boards can be rebuilt.

Hi,
Cycling the power off and then on again will sometimes reset it...often you will have to call the customer service number to get the steps to take to unlock that...

Also check out this tip...

http://www.fixya.com/support/r3969401-self_cleaning_oven_problem

heatman101

You have an oven sensor shorted or poor contact at the EOC,(electronic oven control).

Hi. Has a fault code been displayed and a continuous beeps? press and hold the cancel & cook & hold buttons together for about 3seconds then door should open.
Hope this helps.

David

Either BOTH cannot clean at the same time b/c they heat to 700deg and use alot of power, OR the 'Door secure' signal from the bottom oven is not getting to the controller. I suspect if that is the case, the switch is on the inside of the door, activated by the LOCK lever moving into locked position. It may be a beny switchlever, mis-adjusted LOCK lever or solenoid or disconnected wire.

If you leave the TOP open and force a clean, does the bottom lock and do nothing? (My other theory)

is the oven completly cooled down? the latch is hat sentisive the oven must be cool before the latch will open this can be from 15 min to 2 hours after the clean cycle is complete

check the high limit swtich. You need to remove the back of unit to find it. replaced it part# is:w10175596