If the door won't close the problem could be with the oven door lock assembly. Our simple short step-by-step guide can help you to fix a problem with not closing door, all you need is to change the door lock assembly. Guide could be useful for owners of GE Oven JBP35CK1CC. Before we started, prepare some tools: screwdriver, 1/4-inch nut driver, scraper, work gloves, new door lock assembly.
- Disconnect your oven. Carefully pull the oven forward and unplug it.
- Removing back panel of Oven. Remove the screws that secure the back panel to the range—as you remove the last couple of screws, press the panel against the range so it doesn't fall.
- Disconnecting the wires from the door lock assembly. Make a photo of the wires of masking tape before removing them so you can attach the wires to the new door lock assembly the same way in future. Disconnect all the wires from the oven door lock motor assembly.
- Removing the door lock assembly. Remove the mounting screws that hold the door lock assembly in place. To release the door lock assembly from the connecting rod, pull the oven door lock motor assembly down and tilt it in. Remove the door lock assembly.
- Installing the new oven door lock assembly. Tilt the new oven door lock motor assembly and insert the connecting rod in the opening. Work the assembly into position and screw the door lock assembly in place.
- Reconnecting wires (using photo) and reattaching back panel.
- Plug back your oven. Ensure that the rear leveling foot is properly engaged in the anti-tip bracket.
Done. Now it’s fixed. But if you need our help on some step, or a problem still exists - don’t hesitate to contact our customer support and arrange a meeting!
