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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairGE Electric Oven Thermostat Replacement #WB20K10004
GE Electric Oven Thermostat Replacement #WB20K10004
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Total Parts Cost
$154.22Estimated Savings
$112.5002:11
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the thermostat on a GE electric range. The most common reasons for replacing the thermostat are when the oven fan keeps running or when the oven doesn’t bake evenly, won’t heat, won’t turn off, or won’t turn on.
All of the information for this oven thermostat replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE, Hotpoint, Kenmore, Americana
Tools needed: screwdriver
All of the information for this oven thermostat replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE, Hotpoint, Kenmore, Americana
Tools needed: screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure to unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to remove the thermostat knob.
3
This may require some effort -
4
You can use string or wire to help pry it off.
5
Next, remove the screws securing the upper back panel
6
Remove the mounting screws to release the old oven thermostat assembly.
7
Install the new oven thermostat assembly by positioning it in the control panel and securing it with the mounting screws.
8
Now transfer the wires from the old thermostat to the new one.
9
Unclip the old sensing bulb, route it out of the cabinet and remove the old assembly.
10
Route the new sensing bulb through the cabinet and snap it into position.
11
Replace the back panel and secure the screws.
12
Replace the thermostat knob.
13
You’re now ready to plug the appliance back in to make sure it’s functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the thermostat on a GE electric range. The most common reasons for replacing the thermostat are when the oven fan keeps running or when the oven doesn’t bake evenly, won’t heat, won’t turn off, or won’t turn on.
All of the information for this oven thermostat replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE, Hotpoint, Kenmore, Americana
Tools needed: screwdriver
All of the information for this oven thermostat replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE, Hotpoint, Kenmore, Americana
Tools needed: screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure to unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to remove the thermostat knob.
3
This may require some effort -
4
You can use string or wire to help pry it off.
5
Next, remove the screws securing the upper back panel
6
Remove the mounting screws to release the old oven thermostat assembly.
7
Install the new oven thermostat assembly by positioning it in the control panel and securing it with the mounting screws.
8
Now transfer the wires from the old thermostat to the new one.
9
Unclip the old sensing bulb, route it out of the cabinet and remove the old assembly.
10
Route the new sensing bulb through the cabinet and snap it into position.
11
Replace the back panel and secure the screws.
12
Replace the thermostat knob.
13
You’re now ready to plug the appliance back in to make sure it’s functioning properly.
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