Oven Door Inner Glass Replacement: Easy DIY Guide

The glass panels in an oven door are delicate and can crack due to impact or sudden temperature changes. Fortunately, a damaged panel doesn’t mean you need a brand-new oven. With the right replacement part, swapping out the inner glass can take as little as twenty minutes.

If your oven door glass is cracked or has become too grimy to clean properly, this guide will help you disassemble the door and replace or clean the inner panel.

Common Reasons for Oven Door Glass Damage

Understanding why the inner glass breaks or becomes dirty can help prevent future issues. Some common causes include:

• Sudden temperature changes: Pouring cold water on a hot oven door or exposing it to rapid shifts in temperature can cause stress fractures.
• Impact damage: Accidentally hitting the glass with a pan or closing the door too forcefully can lead to cracks.
• Grease and residue buildup: Over time, grease and food particles can burn onto the glass, making it harder to clean.
• Manufacturing defects: In some cases, glass panels develop weaknesses over time due to production inconsistencies.
• Loose or faulty seals: If the door gasket is worn out, heat can escape unevenly, causing stress on the glass.

What You’ll Need

• A compatible replacement door glass (for our range, use part no. WP8053948)
• Phillips and flathead screwdrivers
• Work gloves
• A towel (expect some grease)

How to Replace an Oven Door Inner Glass Panel

Follow these steps to safely remove, replace, and reinstall the inner glass panel of your oven door. Handle all glass panels with care to avoid breakage.

Removing the Oven Door

1. Open the oven door and locate the hinges on both sides.
2. Lock the hinges by flipping the latches up.
3. Position the door at a 45° angle.
4. Grip both sides of the door firmly and lift it upward to detach it from the oven body.
5. Place the door exterior-side down on a flat and stable surface.

Disassembling the Oven Door

6. Locate and remove the nine screws at the bottom of the door.
7. Remove the three screws on each side of the inner door panel.
8. Remove the two screws at the top of the door last, as these hold the trim and handle in place.
9. Lift off the handle and trim assembly and set it aside.
10. Remove the side trim pieces by hand or with a flathead screwdriver if needed.

Removing the Inner Panel and Glass

11. Push the hinges up toward the top of the door.
12. Rotate the inner panel up from the bottom.
13. Push forward slightly to dislodge the panel from the tabs at the top.
14. Lift out the first inner glass panel from the door assembly.
15. If replacing the middle panel, remove the metal spacer beneath the first glass panel.
16. Lift out the second inner glass panel.
17. If any glass is cracked or shattered, clean up any glass shards before proceeding.

Installing the New Glass Panel

18. Place the new glass panel in position.
19. If replacing the middle panel, reinstall the spacer bracket before placing the second glass panel.
20. Remove any debris between the glass panels before reassembly.

Reinstalling the Inner Panel

21. Align the inner panel with the tabs at the top of the door.
22. Lift the inner tray slightly and rotate the panel down into place.
23. Tuck the door insulation in while lowering the panel.
24. Pull the hinges back down to align with the door frame.
25. Reinstall the lower screws for each hinge.
26. Reinstall the upper screws that secure the inner panel.
27. Insert the center screw at the bottom of the door.

Reattaching the Trim Pieces

28. Slide the glass panel slightly away from the side you are working on.
29. Install the left-side trim piece.
30. Slide the glass in the opposite direction and install the right-side trim piece.
31. Rotate the trim pieces slightly to lock the bottom tabs in place.
32. Move the glass panel back to the center.

Reinstalling Screws and Handle

33. Align the screw holes by gently pushing the inner panel or using a small screwdriver.
34. Press up on the inner tray from the top of the door if needed to line up the screws.
35. Reinstall the three screws on each side of the inner panel.
36. Press the upper trim and handle into place.
37. Position the side trim pieces underneath the upper trim.
38. Reinstall the final two screws at the top of the door.

Reattaching the Oven Door

39. Position the door so that each hinge hooks onto the brackets on the oven frame.
40. Open the door fully and unlock the hinges by pushing the latches back down.
41. Close the oven door and check for any gaps.
42. Plug the oven back in if it is disconnected.

Preventing Future Damage

Taking a few precautions can help extend the life of your oven door glass:

• Avoid slamming the oven door: Close it gently to reduce the risk of impact damage.
• Use appropriate cleaning methods: Avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive tools that could weaken the glass over time.
• Check the door seals regularly: A worn-out gasket can lead to uneven heat distribution, increasing stress on the glass.
• Wipe spills immediately: Grease and food residue can burn onto the glass, making it more difficult to clean.
• Be mindful of temperature changes: Avoid sudden exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures.

Also Read: How to clean an oven’s inner door glass

Summing Up

Replacing cracked oven glass might seem like a hassle, but it’s actually a quick fix. You don’t need a repair service or a new oven—just the right part, some basic tools, and a little time.

Now that your oven door looks good as new, keeping it that way takes just a few simple habits. Close it gently, clean up spills before they burn in, and check the seals now and then to avoid heat damage. Small steps like these help prevent another round of repairs.

Next time something breaks in the kitchen, don’t rush to replace it. A simple fix might be all you need.