140066880042 Genuine Pyrolytic Oven Door Lock for Electrolux Group Pyro Ovens, Self Cleaning Oven Door Lock Assembly

Part 140066880042 is a genuine Electrolux door lock for pyrolytic, or self cleaning, ovens. During a pyro clean the oven gets far hotter than in normal cooking, so this lock holds the door shut until the cavity has cooled to a safe temperature. Electrolux uses several pyro door locks, including versions with a built-in motor, so match the number on your old lock or your oven's parts list before ordering.

Pyro clean won't start or the oven door stays locked

When you start a pyrolytic cycle, the oven engages the lock and checks a switch inside it to confirm the door is secure before heating up. If the lock mechanism jams or its switch fails, the oven may refuse to start the clean, show a door or lock error, or stop partway through. The opposite fault happens too, with the door staying locked long after the oven has cooled. Some ovens also won't cook normally if the lock reports the wrong position. Check that nothing is blocking the latch before replacing it.

Part details

• Genuine Electrolux part number 140066880042
• Door lock for pyrolytic ovens
• Several similar pyro locks exist, so match your old lock's number

Replacing a pyro door lock

Isolate the oven at the switchboard or isolator and wait until it's cold. If the door is stuck locked, don't force it. The lock often sits behind the top front trim, so the oven typically needs pulling out of its cabinet. Pyrolytic ovens are generally hard-wired, so the replacement should be done by a licensed electrician.

Questions about this part

My oven door is locked and won't open. Do I need this part?

Not always. Turning the oven off at the isolator for a few minutes and back on can reset the lock. If it stays locked after a full cool down and reset, the lock or its control may be faulty and should be checked.