How to Replace the Oven Door Gasket on the ILVE Nostalgie, Professional Plus, and Panoramagic Ranges

June 27, 2025

A worn or damaged oven door gasket can lead to heat loss, uneven cooking, or increased energy use. This guide will walk you through how to properly replace the gasket on ILVE’s Nostalgie, Professional Plus, and Panoramagicmodels. The process is straightforward and can be done without special tools—just careful handling and the correct replacement gasket.

A worn or damaged oven door gasket can lead to heat loss, uneven cooking, or increased energy use. This guide will walk you through how to properly replace the gasket on ILVE’s Nostalgie, Professional Plus, and Panoramagicmodels.

The process is straightforward and can be done without special tools—just careful handling and the correct replacement gasket.

Tools Required

No tools required
Clean hands or gloves (optional for handling the new gasket)

Step-by-Step Replacement Process

Loosen the wooden crate.
Start by using a crowbar to loosen the wooden crate surrounding the range.
Lift and remove the crate.
With assistance, carefully lift and remove the crate to reveal the appliance.
Remove the cardboard.
Peel away all cardboard packaging from the unit.
Take off the plastic wrapping.
Unwrap any protective plastic covering the body of the appliance.
Disassemble grates and burner caps.
Remove the cooktop grates and burner caps to prevent damage during handling.
Remove the drawer.
Pull out and set aside the bottom drawer of the range.
Detach the oven doors.
Using a screwdriver or pliers, gently remove the oven doors to reduce the weight of the unit for lifting.
Remove all accessories inside the ovens.
Take out all trays, racks, and packaged accessories stored inside both ovens.
Ensure the unit is completely empty.
Double-check that the appliance is empty before moving forward.
Protect the unit during handling.
Place a piece of cardboard from the original packaging against the back of the range to prevent scratching while rotating.
Carefully rotate the unit.
With the help of another person, rotate the unit on its side or back to access the underside.
Remove temporary shipping feet.
Detach any temporary feet or protective blocks used for transport.
Install the permanent legs.
Locate the legs in the included kit and follow the installation instructions to assemble them.
Secure the legs.
Tighten each leg securely to ensure a stable and level base.
Remove the pallet.
Lift the appliance slightly and slide out the wooden pallet beneath it.
Lift carefully to avoid damage.
When lifitng the range, avoid placing the full weight on the newly installed legs.
Position the unit in place.
Gently move the unit into its designated spot in the kitchen layout.
Reattach all components.
Finish the process by reinstalling the oven doors, drawer, cooktop grates, and burners.

Final Recommendations

Refer to the full ILVE installation manual for clearance requirements and connection guidelines.
Always hire a licensed professional for gas and electrical installations.
Register your ILVE Range online to activate your warranty and receive product support.

Need further assistance? Visit us.ilve.com or contact our support team.