Update. Went back in the morning after work. The liquid wrench worked its magic overnight, and I was easily able to remove the final two T15 screws and two gunked up control panel retaining screws. Used degreaser, rags and a shop vac to clean the entire oven while I had it taken apart. The whole repair with all the cleaning took about 5 hours (1 hour prep the day before and 4 hours to repair, clean and reassemble the next day) because the oven was just that gunked up and dirty. Well worth it though. The oven looks and works like new now and my friend is very happy she can safely bake again. Thank you for this video, Simon. Although not verbatim for my xl44, it was very succinct and helpful.

I went to prep this repair today for a friend who has an xl44, and learned that not all xl44s are created equal. This video is a good guide, but not a one size fits all. My xl44 only had ONE T15 screw per burner as opposed to the THREE per burner you see demonstrated here. Second big difference is that my white burner igniters were actually CLAMPED FROM BELOW. I tried to follow Simon's instructions to remove them but they weren't working, and I didn't want to break the igniters so I popped up the top panel, and sure enough they were being held by small metal clamps. I also noticed when I removed the control knobs that I was missing the two screws on each side of the inner controls so I removed the bottom screws on the control panel. The panel wouldn't easily come off like in the video. Turns out instead of four screws on the front I only have two screws on the topside of the control panel, one on each side toward the rear. They are rusty and gunked to hell so I doused them in liquid wrench in addition to two out of four of the T15 screws that were stubborn and wouldn't come out, and am letting it sit overnight before I go back tomorrow. I told my friend that this is a lot like working on cars. Theoretically it is easy, but 90% of the job is just getting annoying, seized, rusty screws, nuts and bolts out of the way so you can do the actual repair. Annoying as hell, but I'll probably have a fresh beer with me tomorrow when I head back to make it official man work.

Very helpful video. I will say, though, that it did matter how the 2 electrode parts were reattached. I will say, that was most probably how my stove was wired. My problem was resolved, but i will say, make sure you reattach them (the yellow & red cables) to the 2 tabs that are side by side, not the 2 that are singles. Thank you for this video.

Just did the job following your directions took 45 minutes you do not need to remove the stove top just take off the 12 burner screws and leave the igniter wires hooked up you can lift the stove top enough the get the job done, I TRIED TO UNPLUG THE IGNITER WIRES AND ONE BROKE OFF.

Brilliant, worked perfectly. Video couldn’t have explained it better

Thanks for the great video it was very helpful, I will be buying my parts from you as soon as I can get the serial number and find out if it is a stripped oven control knob or the thermostat.

Best instructional video

Amazing video!

I'm trying to figure out the replacement for WB20K10023 GE thermostat . That part has a 4 wire hookup . The replacement has 2 wire hookup . What should I do with the extra 2 wires ? GE has no wiring diagram for this replacement .

I had this exact switch short out. Oven igniter and gas stayed on even when the dial was "off". Thanks for the walkthrough

@appliancepartspros

7 жыл бұрын

Glad the video helped you get the range up and running!

@teampatferris5854

3 жыл бұрын

I also experienced the same issue where this thermostat switch shorted out. The symptoms were the ignitor and gas stayed on even when the oven dial was turned off. Replacing the oven thermostat fixed the oven.

Thank you....I may actually try this myself!

I have Ge xl44 model JGBS20WEW2WW oven turns off after 5 minutes I replace igniter and TEMPUTURE sensor but still turns off any suggestions help thanks

I have an older natural gas stove which was converted to propane for use at a cabin off-the-grid (ie., no electricity). The 4 burners and oven work well, but the thermostat does not work. Once the oven is turned on, the temperature always stays on the maximum temperature. Do I require electrical power for the oven thermostat to function properly? Thanks in advance, Dave Dunbar

@therealfauxstradamus1135

2 жыл бұрын

Sure you got an answer by now, but yes.

Great video

Very nice video.

My older whirlpool gas range doesn't use Torx 15, but rather 3/16 inch head screws. Problem is, they are in super tight, and on the one I tried to remove the head broke off. I'm afraid to break anymore. I did put some wd40 but didn't seem to help. Any other suggestions to get those burners lose?

@appliancepartspros

6 жыл бұрын

You can try spraying Rust Remover on the screws, though if you've already soaked them with Wd40, it may not help. If you can't get them out or if the heads are breaking off, you may just have to drill them out.

@77.88.

4 жыл бұрын

CRC freeze is available at Oriley's auto parts it is a special penetrating oil that actual works because liquid is extremely cold when applying it to the rusted part it actually penetrates very well, it works on automotive exhaust manifold nuts, I think it will work on your parts as well and it is very reasonable in costs less than $7.00 or was a few years ago?

when checking the thermastat switch ,I assume you've disconnected the power going to the stove/oven beforehand?

@appliancepartspros

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, you'll see that we disconnected the unit at 0:18.

How can I test this part in order to confirm that it is the problem before I replace it?

@appliancepartspros

6 жыл бұрын

You'll need to use a multimeter to test the part. To test the thermostat you will disconnect the wire and make sure that the thermostat is in the on position. You will put your multimeter leads on for resistance and check for resistance across the terminals. If it shows open, then it is bad and would need to be replaced. Unfortunately, the manufacturer does not show what the resistance rating should be on it, but it should be a closed circuit.

@ninja2134

6 жыл бұрын

I ended up discovering that the problem is the Igniter. No continuity. Also when I plugged the appliance in and turned on the oven there was power going to the igniter circuit. Then when I turned the oven off the power stopped going to the igniter. I am assuming that this would not be so if the thermostat was broken.

I am thinking about replacing obsolete electronic board with a metal plate and this part, what you think? Great video.

@appliancepartspros

5 жыл бұрын

We can only recommend using manufacturer suggested parts, so we couldn't say whether a part would be compatible without the model number of your appliance.

@danwebster7120

5 жыл бұрын

@@appliancepartspros The replacement part I need is NLA.

@danwebster7120

5 жыл бұрын

@@appliancepartspros It is a gas stove with an ignitor and electronic oven control. I check your website as well as many others and the part is no longer available too bad because this is a real nice stove.

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@appliancepartspros

6 ай бұрын

Is there anything we can help you with at this time?

I turn on the oven and then turns off by itself after a few minutes would it be the thermostat?

@appliancepartspros

5 жыл бұрын

We'd be happy to help you out with that! We offer free technical advice and diagnosis. To answer specific questions about specific models, we would need to know your model number so that we can consult a diagram of your unit. You can give us a call at 1-877-477-7278 or you can chat us at our website: www.appliancepartspros.com/. One of our agents can take the model number, look up the schematics, and talk you through any issues or questions you may be having.

This part is awful, there's a plastic piece between the two terminal contacts so when you turn the knob to off, it presses down on a contact shutting off the oven. That plastic keeps getting worn down fast and no longer able to press down(because its plastic and now has a hole from the constant turning of the knob and pressing the contact down) to replace the whole part and pay that much is not ideal. Anyone have a better part for this?

@appliancepartspros

6 жыл бұрын

We apologize that you've had poor experience with this part. We only carry original manufacturer parts, and we have no say in their design. However, we provide a one year warranty with all parts that are purchased through AppliancePartsPros.com. If the part you have purchased fails for any reason, we will provide a replacement to you at no cost for one year.

can l use it for an incubator

Easy. Thanks!

@appliancepartspros

7 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

The only treason why it should be replaced ..... What if the oven temp is way off?

@appliancepartspros

11 ай бұрын

That is another reason why you would want to replace the thermostat as well. What is going on with your oven?

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I thought that if your oven is running excessively hot, that it is likely the thermostat. The video doesn't mention this as a reason to replace. Hmm.

@robertsteich7362

4 жыл бұрын

Marc Berman he mentioned it around the 1:00 mark. “Does not turn on or off and oven run away issues.”

Very helpful

@appliancepartspros

6 ай бұрын

Glad we were able to help you. If there is anything we can help you with in the future please let us know.