Thread: Whirlpool Self-Cleaning Electric Range door won't unlock

Hello,

I am having an issue with my Whirlpool Self-Cleaning Electric Range Model-RF364PXKW.

My wife attempted to use the self-clean feature yesterday and decided to shut it off/cancelled because she heard a funny noise. Unaware that this happened I preheated the oven to make a birthday cake like any other time and placed the cake in the oven and shut the door. I set the timer and when I went to open the door when the timer went off, the door would not open (still won't now either). In frantically trying to save the cake I came upon the manual and couldn't remedy the issue. Needless to say the control panel shows the code F5-E1. Which after searching this informative forum, I am guessing I need to replace the door latch.

My first question is can I somehow override the control to get the door open?

Secondly, is this a repair I can handle myself or should I defer to a Whirlpool repair tech?

Thanks for your help in advance.