KitchenAid Range Error Code DOOR LOCKED

DOOR LOCKED means the oven door latch is engaged because the oven interior is still at an elevated temperature following a self-cleaning cycle. The control board keeps the door secured until internal sensors confirm the cavity has cooled to a safe threshold. This is a built-in safety feature, not an error in most cases. The message and the lock will clear automatically once the oven cools sufficiently.

You should not attempt to force the door open while the DOOR LOCKED indicator is active, as the oven interior may still be dangerously hot. The surface burners on a gas or electric range can still be used normally while the oven door is locked. Avoid using the oven for cooking until the door unlocks and you have confirmed the lock system is functioning correctly.

Repair costs vary depending on which component has failed. A replacement door latch motor assembly typically runs in the range of 40 to 120 dollars for the part, while a door lock switch is generally less expensive at around 15 to 50 dollars. Adding professional labor, total repair costs commonly fall between 100 and 300 dollars depending on your location and the specific component involved. A temperature sensor replacement is usually on the lower end of that range.

In most situations, the fix is simply waiting for the oven to cool completely, which can take one to two hours after the self-clean cycle ends. If the door remains locked after the oven is clearly cool to the touch, try performing a power cycle by shutting off the circuit breaker for one to two minutes and restoring power. If the door still will not release, the latch motor, door lock switch, or temperature sensor may need to be inspected and replaced.

A power reset can sometimes clear the message if a control board glitch is holding the lock signal active after the oven has already cooled. Turn off the range at the circuit breaker for one to two minutes, then restore power. If the oven is genuinely still hot, the door will re-lock and the message will return until the cool-down threshold is reached. A reset will not resolve an underlying mechanical or sensor failure.