Hotpoint Oven Door Gasket

The heat-resistant seal around the oven door or opening that keeps heat in.

DifficultyEasy

Typical time15 to 30 minutes

ToolsPliers (if clips are used)

Safety. Isolate the oven at its breaker and let it cool fully. Wiring is household voltage: if you are not confident, use a qualified person.

Signs it has failed

Heat escaping around the door
Scorched or discoloured surround
Longer cooking times
A seal that is crushed, torn or missing

Check before you buy

Check the seal for gaps, hard spots or tears
Hold a sheet of paper between door and frame and see how firmly it is held
Check the hinges are not sagging

What replacing it fixes: if the signs above match your range & oven and the checks point to this part, fitting a new one should clear those faults. If the symptoms continue, the cause is elsewhere (a control board, a sensor or a blocked vent or hose).

How to replace it

Allow the oven to cool completely
Remove the old seal by unclipping or pulling it from its retaining clips
Clean the groove
Press or clip the new seal into place
Close the door and check it sits evenly

Guide steps are typical for this type of part. Layouts differ between models, so follow your own manual where it differs.

Getting the right part

Seals vary by profile, length and clips. Match the part number or your model number.

Check your model number first. It is on the rating plate — usually inside the door frame, on the back or side panel, or inside the appliance. Parts that look identical often differ by model, so match the number to the listing before you order.