NEFF oven U1461 - The bottom oven door hinges do not have enough strength to hold the door fully closed. Can these be adjusted and is this something I could do myself?

fully open door and lift up small metal stirrups on bottom of hinge then close door up to them grip door firmly and lift upwards ,there are videos on you tube for this also.

I would have gone straight through Neff. If it can't be fixed, your'e supposed to get a new oven out of the deal.

Hi.
If the door does not close properly then the fault is a faliure in the door hinge springs. Sorry but using washers will not cure the problem..

The only way is to replace the two door hinges. You may NOT need to replace the hinge backs.

If you would like to email me the full model number (numbers after U1420) then i can source the part numbers for you.

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I'm afraid not.

"Drooping" doors are very common on Neff ovens - I've had to replace a couple of sets - and seem very sensitive to things being placed on the door whilst in the open position, e.g. roasting tins whilst basting a bird/joint.

Replacement hinges are available - just Google your model number and the sponsored results will include several companies who can supply them - not cheap, but much less than a replacement oven.

The only satisfactory solution, is to replace both the oven door hinges,\ which is a fairly straightforward job to do.
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you need to lock the hinges to get the door back.
it needs some strength
lay door flat on floor
force hinge against the spring until right back and put the locking arm over. i use my feet for this!

Hinges not fitted properly,or possibly wrong hinges

The door is v heavy and the hinges being right at the bottom take a lot of strain, especially when the door is in 'half open' position. Once the springs start to wear the hinges are no longer strong enough to hold the top of the door firmly closed. Our U1661 is 8 years old and we've had the hinges replaced twice under extended warranty. The second time the hinges they supplied don't hold the door in this position and it will just drop straight down if you don't support it while you open it.

You probably need to replace the oven door hinges, as the springs are weak.

This comment applies to most electric ovens that have drop down doors with hinges at the bottom.
The hinges are not adjustable, and in every case the problem is caused by one or both hinge springs being weak.
The only solution, is to replace both oven door hinges together.