Wolf Oven Error Code Overtemp error - door locked

The overtemp error with door locked on a Wolf oven indicates that the oven cavity temperature exceeded a safe threshold while the door latch was engaged, most commonly during a self-clean cycle. During self-clean, the oven door locks automatically and the cavity reaches extreme temperatures to incinerate food residue. If the thermal monitoring system detects that temperatures have climbed beyond the acceptable ceiling for this mode, it triggers this fault to protect internal components, wiring, and the unit itself from heat damage.

The relay module is the primary suspect in this fault because it controls the heating elements and regulates power delivery during the self-clean cycle. A failing relay module can allow a heating circuit to stay energized longer than intended, causing a runaway temperature condition. It can also misread or fail to respond to signals from the temperature sensing circuit, resulting in uncontrolled heat buildup while the door remains locked.

Additional contributing factors can include a malfunctioning oven temperature sensor that sends incorrect readings to the control board, or a stuck relay contact that keeps a bake or broil element energized continuously. Because the door remains locked until temperatures drop to a safe level, this error can leave the oven temporarily inaccessible. Diagnosis should begin with relay module inspection and replacement, followed by evaluation of the temperature sensor and control board if the fault persists.