Whirlpool combination microwave/oven wall unit.

Never ever use the features of a Self Cleaning Oven. We see the damage they do here on Fixya, and the worst is the door not unlocking, and the most expensive is when they fry the mainboard.

They all have a door interlock. If you were to open it when it was running, it would frizz your eyebrows!

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My advice to you is to never use the Self Clean feature. We see issues here all the time. But it is up to you, it helps the companies sell spares and keeps service techs in a job. It least it not a Gaggenau or a Miele where parts cost $2,000 to $5,200!!

Ovens stuck in self-clean mode
Door Locks broken and locked so you can't get in.
Burned out elements.
Burned out fans.
Burned control boards.

Pages 19-22 in the manual refers.

https://www.geappliances.com/content/older-pdfs/49-8568.PDF

932 F° is just too harsh an environment!
A self-cleaning oven is a feature on many modern ovens that burns off cooking spills and splatters with an extremely high temperature (932 F° or 500 C°) to aid in cleaning.
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Hello Michelle!
Crazy to hear, but this is actually a touchpad failure.
Luckily, we at FixYourboard.com have a solution.
Read more about the cause and fix in our blog! F5 E1 Error Code Whirlpool Built In Double Wall Oven

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It sounds to me that the door lock switch itself is stuck in the "on" position. If you don't use the self-cleaning feature, I would suggest simply disconnecting the switch. If you DO use the self-cleaning feature, you may want to consider replacing the switch or inspect it to make sure there isn't debris, grease, etc., stuck in it, making it stuck on all the time.

I hope this helps! :) Please let me know if you need any further assistance in this matter and I'll be more than happy to help!

NO IN ORDER TO ENGAGE IN SELF CLEANING THE LOCK MUST FIRST ENGAGE. DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY FAILURE

There is something wrong with the model number you've provided. Generally, there is often a door latch to move. Many older units have a door shield which needs to be positioned before starting to protect glass. Set the length of time you'd like the unit to run and set the control to clean. You may also have to set the temperature to clean. If you have a mechanical timer, set it so the stop portion is about 2.5 hours later than the time you're starting the cycle.

If you get the correct model number, you can get access to the manual at whirlpool.com

Hello dktshopping,
I know you probable don't want to hear this but in you circumstance, I think you would be better off to contact a repair professional. Those oven door locks are meant to keep the door from opening during the oven's self-cleaning cycle. They are both mechanically and temperature controlled so that the door can not be opened when the oven is 950 degrees. It sounds to me as though something is not releasing to allowing the locking mechanisim to disengage from the door even though the lever is in the unlock position. The unit will probably have to be taken apaprt to remedy the problem. Good luck.

whirlpool self-cleaning electric built-in oven #RC8400XAB serial # XD1301008. Self-cleaning lever locked. How can I release it???????

On many freestanding stoves the lock motor is located in the right rear (looking from the front) with a long rod connected to the lock. Pull or push the rod to move the lock to the open position..