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Parts That Fix General Electric Range JBS55DM2WW Element will not heat

Element will not heat is a commonly reported symptom for the JBS55DM2WW General Electric Range, and we have put together a full guide on how to fix this. This advice is based on feedback from people who own this exact appliance. We have listed the most common parts for your JBS55DM2WW General Electric Range that will fix Element will not heat. We have included repair instructions, and helpful step-by-step video tutorials. If you are experiencing this issue, not to worry, DIYers just like you have fixed this, and shared their experience to help you!

Fixes Symptom 63% of time
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116 Reviews

Rated by 106 customers 

  

Really Easy 

15 - 30 mins 

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This is an OEM bottom bake element for your oven. Make sure to wait until your oven is cool before replacing this part, and disconnect power to the oven. In order to replace this part, you will need to pull out the oven and open up the back panel to disconnect the bake element wires and install the new ones.

$ 103.23
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PartSelect Number PS249285
Manufacturer Part Number WB44T10010

Customer Repair Stories

Bake Element fell apart

Cut the Power! pull out stove remove the 4 screws in the back, disconnect the two wires from the element.Open oven door, remove racks and remove 2 screws holding the element in place. Replace element and the 2 retaining screws, replace racks.On the back of the oven connect the two wires and replace cover. Slide back in place and turn on the power. Done =)
  • Ronald from Citrus Springs, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Bake Element burned out, bunt like a sparkler.

Ordered the part on Friday, got it on Saturday, very impressive. Be sure to unplug the range or disconnect the power at the breaker box before any repairs are started.

The lower (Bake) element is held in by 2 screws. Remove them and gently pull out the element to remove the power wires connected to the element. These wires are very short and there is not much room in which to work. After having removed the wire connectors one slipped from my fingers and went back in the small opening in the back of the oven where the element is inserted. It took some time to fish out the wire. Not wanting to slide out the range I used some surgical forcepts I happen to have grab the wire ( handy to clip wires or compontents in place for some delicate repairs). Its all blind and the opening is very small plus the insulation must be pushed back to gain access. Anyway I managed to grab the wire, attached both wires to the element, replaced the plate and screws holding the element in place, all finished. Worked great. Other ranges I have owned provided a socket to plug in the element, I guess the bottom line gets in the way of quality.. Being 60 years old the worst part of this job is the getting down on my knees to do the work and getting back up again.
  • Brad from Bedford, KY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Fixes Symptom 17% of time
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29 Reviews

Rated by 1 customer 

  

Really Easy 

30 - 60 mins 

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This radiant stovetop element, or burner, is a genuine replacement part, and is 8 inches in diameter. The radiant element heats your cookware as you prepare food on the stovetop. To complete this repair, you will need a screwdriver to remove the screws holding the cooktop in place. Lift the cooktop up, and remove the screw and clip holding the old burner in place. Replace with the new element.

$ 63.34
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PartSelect Number PS2321566
Manufacturer Part Number WB30T10132

Customer Repair Stories

Back burner was not working.

Took top of stove off, disconnected the heating element, re-installed the new element and now my stove works fine.
  • Vilas from HANOVER TWP, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers
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Fixes Symptom 7% of time
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48 Reviews

Rated by 29 customers 

  

Really Easy 

15 - 30 mins 

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The temperature sensor, also known as the oven temperature sensor assembly is usually found in the back of the oven. The function of the oven temperature sensor assembly is to measure the temperature inside your oven while it is on and send the temperature back up to the electronic control, which adjusts as necessary. If your oven is having difficulty achieving warmer temperatures and/or keeping warmer temperatures up, you may want to test your temperature sensor. Before you make this repair remember to unplug your range from the power source, and turn off the gas shut off valve.

$ 38.48
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PartSelect Number PS10059162
Manufacturer Part Number WB21X22134

Replacing your General Electric Range Temperature Sensor

Replacing your Temperature Sensor

Customer Repair Stories

Oven wouldn't preheat above 300 degrees

Unplugged appliance and removed 5 screws on back of stove/oven and removed plate. Disconnected the sensor and unscrewed it on the inside of the oven. Pulled the cord through and replaced with new sensor. Replaced all parts and plugged in the appliance and tested. Worked great.
  • Gerald from Cape Canaveral, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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Oven would go in to a F2 Error

Removed six 1/4" hex nuts on rear of oven. Then through front/inside removed a single 1/4" hex nut to actually remove sensor. Unplug sensor connector, remove. Reversed steps, push oven back in place and plugged in. Tested oven function.
  • Peter from stamford, CT
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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Fixes Symptom 6% of time
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5 Reviews

Rated by 1 customer 

  

Really Easy 

30 - 60 mins 

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$ 83.53
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PartSelect Number PS2321563
Manufacturer Part Number WB30T10129

Replacing your General Electric Range Radiant Element - 6 Inch

Replacing your Radiant Element - 6 Inch

Customer Repair Stories

Burner not operational.

Disconnected power supply. Removed damaged element by releasing retainer clips and unplugging wire contacts. Replaced with new element.
  • Gerald from Philadelphia, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Fixes Symptom 3% of time
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53 Reviews

Rated by 29 customers 

  

Really Easy 

30 - 60 mins 

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This part is also known as the "brains" of the appliance. ***NOTE: The wiring could be different than the original control. This part may need to be installed by an appliance repair person.

$ 198.82
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PartSelect Number PS16873547
Manufacturer Part Number WB27X45466

Customer Repair Stories

after lightning cooktop worked oven did not

called service co. and described problem while i was looking at parts diagram and he agreed with my feeling what part got fried. he told me the part would be 183.00 plus labor and drive time. when i told him i was looking at the part on line for 65 dollars he hung up on me. i recieved the part and was slightly dissapointed to know there was a sepperate adhesive overlay. i saw that it was a sepperate part but if i knew it was adhesive i would have spent the extra 20 dollars for a new one. but, to my surprise the old one peeled off easily and gently re-apllied it to the new conrol board alighning it well seemed to be the trickiest part of the job. took the five wires with connectors out of the old one and inserted them into the same place on the new one. removed the old one from the frame (4 pan phillp sheet metal screws) and then screwed the new wired control board in. plugged in the unit and pressed the bake button and then mixed the brownie batter. replaced the back panel cover. 65 dollars and 15 minutes.

thanks

bob
  • robert from OXFORD, CT
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Blown Oven Control Board

After removing the back of the range the oven control board was visible and accessible by removing four nuts. There was some resistance removing the leads from the oven coils and light-bulb mechanisms but with some leverage and pliers they came loose. The only challenge was the face plate of the unit is attached using adhesive and needed to be carefully peeled off and added to the new oven control board. Getting this right was just a matter of taking time and lining up the components correctly. After applying the face, the new control board went right in. I reattached the back, plugged the unit back in, and the over has worked great for the past week. Part select being able to identify the part numbers listed from the component likely saved me at least $100 of having a GE certified repair technician come in.
  • Julien from Barnhart, MO
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Fixes Symptom 2% of time
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16 Reviews

Rated by 5 customers 

  

Really Easy 

15 - 30 mins 

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This part is the replacement surface burner switch or element control switch for your range or cooktop. The burner switch turns the surface element on and off and controls the amount of heat the element produces. If you are unable to start your heating element, or if the temperature is unpredictable, you may have a damaged surface burner switch. Be sure to disconnect your range from the power source or shut off the circuit breaker before repairing this part. It is sold individually and is an OEM part sourced directly from the manufacturer.

$ 49.06
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PartSelect Number PS1765836
Manufacturer Part Number WB24T10146

Replacing your General Electric Range Surface Burner Switch - 240V

Replacing your Surface Burner Switch - 240V

Customer Repair Stories

Burner wouldn’t turn off.

Removed control knob. Removed back panel (3) screws with a nut driver. Removed two screws holding the burner switch. Followed the wiring exactly the way it was on the bad burner switch. Don’t forget to take a picture of the wiring before you start in case you get lost. Took about five minutes to change the switch. My wife is very happy with her operational front burner.
  • Antonio from LAND O LAKES, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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surface element control contacts welded shut

First step is to unplug the range. Then simple to remove top portion of two part back panel behind controls console, then remove knob and two screws for control, then use needle nose to transfer push-on connectors from old control to new control one at a time, finish re-assembly in reverse order.
  • Robert from Henrico, VA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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Fixes Symptom 1% of time
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2 Reviews

Rated by 2 customers 

  

Really Easy 

15 - 30 mins 

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$ 44.91
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PartSelect Number PS1765835
Manufacturer Part Number WB24T10145

Replacing your General Electric Range Surface Burner Switch - 9 Inch

Replacing your Surface Burner Switch - 9 Inch

Customer Repair Stories

Burner remained on "high" as contacts were fused together

Easy removal of switch and installation of new switch block.
  • Bruce from HOLMEN, WI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Fixes Symptom 1% of time
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13 Reviews

Rated by 3 customers 

  

Easy 

15 - 30 mins 

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This part provides a way of connecting individual electrical wires and offers protection of the device from electrical surges (voltages and/or currents).

$ 56.83
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PartSelect Number PS953027
Manufacturer Part Number WB17T10011

Customer Repair Stories

Original terminal block plastic shielding melted, protecting appliance when the wires overheated.

Safety first * Unplugged 220 VAC from outlet. Removed shield cover screws with 1/4" hex nut driver (5 screws). Removed all 6 silver screws from terminal block with 1/4" nut driver, freeing all wires. Removed the green ground screw and ground bracket from center terminal. Cut away (using the drill) melted original terminal block plastic to access the 2 black 1/4" nuts holding original terminal block onto appliance. Discarded the original damaged terminal block. Attached the new terminal block, aligning the mounting holes and the terminal block the same way the original terminal block was lined up and re-used the black 1/4" nuts (original used because the replacement package did not include new black screws). I bought a new appliance cord, since the original cord overheated. Reattached all wires using the 6 new silver screws. Start with the middle terminal by attaching the appliance wires and the ground bracket. The ground must be attached to the bracket and the bracket bridges between the terminal block and the range body. Reattached shield cover. Plugged in appliance. Note: it doesn't matter which outside wire attaches to the outside terminals (both are hot), but the middle wire (neutral) must attach to the middle terminal. However, the ring terminal should be flush on the terminal block so you don't bend the ring.
  • Brian from DOVER, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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terminal block melted

The existing terminal block on my Ge oven/Range had melted due to a loose wire causing sparking and starting the plastic casing of the terminal block on fire and melting it, Part select made the part easy to find and had it at my house in 2 days. All I had to do was remove six screws to take the back sheet metal cover off of the oven. Unscrew the terminal connections remove two mounting screws that held the terminal on to the oven body. This was a little trickier than it should have been because the melted plastic had reformed making it very hard to access the mounting screws. i then mounted the new piece and plugged the oven in, it took 15 minutes and was very easy. definitely saved me at-least a $100 for the service call i would have made if finding the part wasn't so convenient
  • jonathan from willow springs, IL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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