How to Repair Cracked Corners in Smooth-Top Slide-in Ovens

Pull the oven out from the wall and unplug it. This protects you from electrical shock and also makes it more convenient to make the repair.

Clean the oven corners thoroughly by dipping a sponge in hot, soapy water and wringing it out, then wiping the corners. Use liquid dishwashing detergent for the soapy water. This removes greasy residue and other debris that prevents the putty from adhering well.

Rinse the oven corners with a clean, damp sponge and allow the area to dry.

Dip the putty knife into the epoxy putty and spread a small amount onto the cracked corner.

Press firmly on the putty knife to allow the epoxy to penetrate the crack. Continue smoothing the putty along the area until it has a seamless finish and the cracked section is no longer visible.

Wait for the epoxy putty to dry according to the directions on the container. The putty must cure before you cover the area with the metal paint.

Apply the epoxy putty to any other cracked corners on the slide-in oven and wait for the putty to cure before continuing.

Brush on the metal paint using the small paintbrush. Apply it in even strokes and smooth it beyond the putty about 1/2 inch to ensure the repair is less noticeable.

Allow the metal paint to dry completely before plugging in the oven and pushing it back against the wall.