85801600036569 Genuine Oven Door Handle Stand-Off for Westinghouse Non-Pyrolytic Ovens WVE613S WVE615S WVE616S WVE655S WVG615SNG WVE665S

A loose or snapped oven door handle usually comes down to the stand-off, the small pedestal that holds the handle away from the door. Genuine Westinghouse part 85801600036569, also listed as 0160003656, is the stand-off for non-pyrolytic WVE and WVG ovens. Models on file include the WVE613S and WVE615S, the WVE616S and WVE655S, and gas WVG models such as the WVG615SNG.

Why your Westinghouse oven handle has come loose

The handle is fixed to the door at each end by a stand-off, which spaces it out from the door so your hand has room to grip and stays away from the hot front panel. Every pull on the handle puts load on these pedestals, and over the years they can crack, strip their screw threads or break off altogether. You might notice the handle rocking, sitting crooked, or coming away at one end. This is the non-pyrolytic version, so make sure your oven isn't a pyrolytic model before ordering.

Part details

• Genuine Westinghouse part 85801600036569
• Also listed as 0160003656
• Door handle stand-off for non-pyrolytic ovens
• Suits WVE and WVG series Westinghouse ovens on file

Fitting a handle stand-off

Make sure the oven is off and the door is cool. The handle fixings are usually reached from the top edge of the door or by separating the door panels, so take photos as you dismantle. Fit the new stand-off in the same position and tighten the screws firmly without stripping them, then check the handle sits straight and feels solid in your hand.

Questions about this part

Do I need two stand-offs?

The handle sits on a stand-off at each end. If only one has broken, you can replace just that one, but if both are the same age it's worth checking the other while the door is apart. Order one for each stand-off you need to replace.