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Why can leaning on an open range-cooker door be dangerous?

The force can affect the door, hinges and appliance stability. A heavy cooker is not automatically immune to tipping or movement.

What the observation means

An installed restraint is an additional protection, not permission to use the door as a seat or step. Children climbing on the appliance create a particular risk.

A useful next step

Keep weight off the door and use a suitable separate surface for cookware. If the cooker moved or the door changed alignment after being loaded, stop use and arrange assessment. Do not simply push it back and assume its connections remain unaffected.

Manuals and supporting guidance

Model-specific instructions take priority. These references support the practical principles discussed here; they do not diagnose your appliance.

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