I add the cardboard to one side only the jamb side.
To easily open the door pull hinge side forward.
If a door binds open it grasp the knob and lift up to see if a hinge is loose.
On the latch side a door is cut at a slight bevel to make it easier to close.
The hinges control the rate that the oven door opens and closes and allows the door to stay open at an angle.
That being for fire safety reasons or fire egress reasons.
This includes the door s swing hinge placement and knob location.
If your oven door will not open or close easily you may need to replace this part.
If one is loose remove two or more screws and try driving in longer screws.
This hinge can be used on either the left or right hand side of your oven and is approximately 20 1 2 inches long.
When a door is inset into a jamb or reveal that is deeper than normal you may need a swing clear hinge if the desired result would be to have the door swing open 180 degrees.
Identifying whether a door is right or left hinged is important for installation.
Adding it to the door side will show an unsightly gap whereas when you apply it on the jamb side the trim and hinge barrel hides the gap.
On commercial applications there s usually an out swing door that s installed.
Wide throw hinges are generally wider than they are tall which moves the hinge s pivot point outward and allows the door to swing clear of the thick jamb casing.
After determining the hinge direction you will know where to re install an existing door or where to install a new door.