J53AK-1 General Electric Range - Instructions
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- Customer:
- JoAnn from Auburn, WA
- Parts Used:
- WB2X2058
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
The gasket needed to be replaced in top oven, it was brittle and broken.
We took out the philips screws on the right and left side of inside of the oven and two hex head screws on the clip on the top of the oven in the front. Then using a slot screw driver pryed the oven liner out enough to remove old gasket and replace the new gasket. We did see in some online directions that we were suppose to remove entire oven from cabinet and loosen bolts in the back. But, we were able to get enough space to get the old gasket out and new one installed. We did use a 1/4" thick piece of wood on face of oven to prevent any denting of oven when prying out the liner of the oven.
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- Customer:
- Karen from Grosse Pointe Park, MI
- Parts Used:
- WB3X5699
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
clock and timer knobs crACKED AND BROKEN
scissors and opened bag. determined that all three knobs were identical. aligned slots on each knob with flanges on each shaft.
snapped each knob into place.
Did a happy dance of empowerment around the kitchen. ( knobs had been broken for at least 5 years).
used timer to avoid burning christmas cookies.
Have a Merry one!!!
snapped each knob into place.
Did a happy dance of empowerment around the kitchen. ( knobs had been broken for at least 5 years).
used timer to avoid burning christmas cookies.
Have a Merry one!!!
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- Customer:
- Karen from Yakima, WA
- Parts Used:
- WB2X2058
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Oven Gasket Worn and Brittle
Took oven door off. Removed screws that were holding oven insert. Pulled out oven insert. Removed old gasket. Installed new gasket. Push oven insert back. Installed screws. Replaced oven door.
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- Customer:
- Dorothy from Santa Rosa, CA
- Parts Used:
- WB2X2058
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Gasket around rim of oven broke while cleaning
Son-in-law unscrewed oven compartment; broken gasket was easy enough to remove and new gasket easy to replace; only problem was oven door would not shut tight. Tried shoving gasket harder into groove, tried turning on oven and heating new gasket to see if it would soften. Finally got it to close by pushing hard on left side of oven and inside light would at least go off and stay off.
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- Customer:
- David from Williston, VT
- Parts Used:
- WB3X5699
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
broken knobs
pushed on the new knobs.
thanks fore having the parts.
thanks fore having the parts.
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- Customer:
- Charles from SONORA, CA
- Parts Used:
- WB3X5699
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
missing knobs on clock and timers
Installed new knobs, mom is happy!!
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- Customer:
- DeNise from FT WASHINGTON, MD
- Parts Used:
- WB3X5699
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Knobs were broken.
Removed old knobs and inserted new ones.
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- Customer:
- r from SUNNYVALE, CA
- Parts Used:
- WB2X2058
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Replace door gasket on very old wall oven
Repair went a lot faster and easier than I anticipated. Instructions are similar to those posted by others.
1. Verify that new gasket looks mostly like old gasket as best you can since not all of old gasket is visible.
2. Shut off circuit to oven (optional, but good practice)
3. Remove racks, trays, etc from oven to reduce weight at Step 7
4. Remove oven door by partially opening door to broiler position (about 20 degrees). Door should catch and stay open on its own. Slide up and lift off door. The “hinges” are spring loaded so carefully return them to closed position so they won’t snap shut on fingers.
5. Remove Phillips screws, one on each side wall of oven liner.
6. Remove two hex screws and metal gasket-holder on top center of oven liner.
7. Pull and slide oven liner out of oven mainframe about 1/4 “ to 3/8”. This may be the most difficult part of the job.
8. If possible to remove just a couple of inches of one bottom of old gasket (right side is easiest), verify that the cross-section profile of both old and new gaskets are essentially the same. If not, you have the wrong gasket.
9. Pull and remove old gasket. If gasket is dry and cracking, it may be necessary to scrape it out with putty knife, flat-blade screwdriver, etc. if it has fused to metal over the years. Note how it was installed on the metal edge of the oven liner.
10. Locate the mid-point on the new gasket length and begin inserting it at the top-center of the oven liner where you removed the two hex screws. Continue installing along both left and right sides of the liner. Each end of the gasket should extend to just above the respective hinge. No trimming should be necessary. Ensure a snug fit all along each side and top.
11. Push liner back into oven mainframe. Replace Phillips screws, gasket-holder, and hex screws.
11. Pull out each hinge to broiler position.
12. Replace door by sliding down onto hinges. Close door and check for tight fit against gaskets. Gaskets will flatten somewhat over time
13. Restore power, racks, trays, etc.
1. Verify that new gasket looks mostly like old gasket as best you can since not all of old gasket is visible.
2. Shut off circuit to oven (optional, but good practice)
3. Remove racks, trays, etc from oven to reduce weight at Step 7
4. Remove oven door by partially opening door to broiler position (about 20 degrees). Door should catch and stay open on its own. Slide up and lift off door. The “hinges” are spring loaded so carefully return them to closed position so they won’t snap shut on fingers.
5. Remove Phillips screws, one on each side wall of oven liner.
6. Remove two hex screws and metal gasket-holder on top center of oven liner.
7. Pull and slide oven liner out of oven mainframe about 1/4 “ to 3/8”. This may be the most difficult part of the job.
8. If possible to remove just a couple of inches of one bottom of old gasket (right side is easiest), verify that the cross-section profile of both old and new gaskets are essentially the same. If not, you have the wrong gasket.
9. Pull and remove old gasket. If gasket is dry and cracking, it may be necessary to scrape it out with putty knife, flat-blade screwdriver, etc. if it has fused to metal over the years. Note how it was installed on the metal edge of the oven liner.
10. Locate the mid-point on the new gasket length and begin inserting it at the top-center of the oven liner where you removed the two hex screws. Continue installing along both left and right sides of the liner. Each end of the gasket should extend to just above the respective hinge. No trimming should be necessary. Ensure a snug fit all along each side and top.
11. Push liner back into oven mainframe. Replace Phillips screws, gasket-holder, and hex screws.
11. Pull out each hinge to broiler position.
12. Replace door by sliding down onto hinges. Close door and check for tight fit against gaskets. Gaskets will flatten somewhat over time
13. Restore power, racks, trays, etc.
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- Customer:
- Christy from Danville, CA
- Parts Used:
- WB3X5699
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
timer knobs broken off
I simply took the 3 new timer knobs and slid them on the metal shafts. It took less than 5 minutes to replace all 3 knobs. Now I can set the start, stop and time functions which have been inoperable for over 5 years. An easy and straight forward .
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- Customer:
- NANCY from CARY, NC
- Parts Used:
- WB3X5699
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
I knocked the timer knob off of my 30 year old GE range and it broke so had to replace it.
Simply put the new knob on and it worked perfectly. No tools needed. So glad to locate this website to purchase knobs that fit my range.
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- Customer:
- Emmette G from Hingham, MA
- Parts Used:
- WB3X5699
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Timer Knobs were broken and one was missing
I received the kit two days after I ordered it, opened it and installed the knobs in less than 3 minites. The knobs were exact matches for the broken ones. The stove top now looks great and I cannot understand why I waited so long to make this simple repair.
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- Customer:
- joseph from san jose, CA
- Parts Used:
- WB36X192
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
dropped & broke the oven light bulb cover
popped the new one on!
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- Customer:
- Ronald from Dayton, OH
- Parts Used:
- WB3X5699
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Socket set
Timer knob missing and pilot light needed replacing
Glued the timer knob on (shaft was broken and a bit short). Took back panel cover off the range and snapped the old pilot light out and snapped the new one in.
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- Customer:
- Grant from Mims, FL
- Parts Used:
- WB3X5699
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
broken knobs
every thing went just fine. A simple job at best.
What went better was the prompt service.
Thanks
What went better was the prompt service.
Thanks
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- Customer:
- Alexis from Birch Run, MI
- Parts Used:
- WB3X5699
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
timer and cleaning timer knobs broken
two of the knobs pushed on perfectly,
Other than that they came quickly and I loved the service.
Thank you
Other than that they came quickly and I loved the service.
Thank you
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