What E107 Means
E107 is the locked-shut code. Bosch gives two reasons for it: the cavity is still too hot to release the door safely, or the latch is not behaving as the control expects. The latch fails to unlock within a minute and further attempts stop. Once the latch is seen open for more than ten seconds the error clears on its own.
Common Causes of E107
- Cavity still above the temperature at which the control will release the door
- Latch motor or position switch failed
- Latch mechanism binding mechanically
🔧 One Safe Check You Can Try
A self-clean cycle takes an oven well above 800 degrees Fahrenheit, so wait for it to cool completely before touching the door at all; only once the cavity is cold is it reasonable to cut power at the breaker for several minutes and try again. Do not pry, lever or force the door at any point.
⚠ Why You Shouldn't Go Further Than That
- One of the two documented causes is simply that the oven is still too hot, and forcing a door at self-clean temperatures is how people get serious burns.
- The latch shares wiring with the heating circuit, so probing it live is a genuine shock risk on top of the heat.
- Bending the mechanism while forcing it can leave a door that will not seal, which affects every bake afterwards, not just self-clean.
- Latch access means removing the inner door panel or the control fascia, which may affect what is still covered on a newer oven.
Opening a panel to inspect or repair something yourself doesn't automatically cancel your manufacturer's warranty — but it can risk accidental damage, and some manufacturers do have specific service conditions. Check your product's warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.