Replace Latch On Locked Door

If the door will not unlock you may require service.

Replace latch on locked door.

Unscrew the two screws on the base plate of the door knob on the interior side of the door using a screwdriver with the appropriate head. Attach the plastic door lock actuator back onto the assembly with two screws. The door lock motor assembly locks the latch to keep the oven door shut during the cleaning cycle and when the control lock out is active. In some cases door latch plate mortises might need to be cut or enlarged.

Remove the two screws from the latch plate on the edge of the door and remove the latch from the opening. Again all door configurations are different so you may have a different set up. If the door unlocks the control has reset itself and there should not be any other problems. On models with mechanical latches.

Reinstall the plastic cover and replace the assembly. If the door isn t locking replace the door lock motor with the manufacturer approved replacement part. Next you re going to want to find the source of the breakage. You may want to spray wd40 or other lubricant on the lock mechanism.

First take a plastic card or cut a piece of plastic bottle and insert it between the door and the frame. Hi this video shows you how to replace a faulty door latch on an internal door. It should slide out fairly easily. For service please schedule an appointment with ge appliances factory service.

2 remove the two smaller. Do not force the latch at anytime. Once the oven is cool after a self clean cycle. Do you need help replacing the door latch part w11307244 in your washer.

Check the alignment of the latch and strike plate. If this works then you can open the door and it s time to replace the dead latch. This allows you to pull the door. Now it s time to remove the latch.

Begin by removing the screws from the door knob on the interior side of your door. With this video steve will show you how easy it is to complete this repair your. Install the white plastic cover back onto the lock and actuator assembly by securing it with the two other screws you removed previously. Be sure to set all the pieces aside and to keep them together so that you won t lose them.

Your latch is broken and you re locked out. Now go to the hardware store and buy you a new dead latch. If it s unaligned loosen the strike plate screws and shift it slightly.