Replace Latch On Locked Door
Your latch is broken and you re locked out.
Replace latch on locked door. If it s unaligned loosen the strike plate screws and shift it slightly. Remove the two screws from the latch plate on the edge of the door and remove the latch from the opening. If the door will not unlock you may require service. You may want to spray wd40 or other lubricant on the lock mechanism.
If the door isn t locking replace the door lock motor with the manufacturer approved replacement part. In some cases door latch plate mortises might need to be cut or enlarged. Once you ve unscrewed the outer door handle remove it. Now it s time to remove the latch.
With this video steve will show you how easy it is to complete this repair your. Be sure to set all the pieces aside and to keep them together so that you won t lose them. Do you need help replacing the door latch part w11307244 in your washer. 2 remove the two smaller.
Attach the plastic door lock actuator back onto the assembly with two screws. On models with mechanical latches. Do not force the latch at anytime. Next you re going to want to find the source of the breakage.
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. If this works then you can open the door and it s time to replace the dead latch. To take yours out just use your phillips screw driver again to take out the two screws in the face plate.
For service please schedule an appointment with ge appliances factory service. Hi this video shows you how to replace a faulty door latch on an internal 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. Now go to the hardware store and buy you a new dead latch.
It should slide out fairly easily. Pull out the two door knobs. 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. Reinstall the plastic cover and replace the assembly.
Install the white plastic cover back onto the lock and actuator assembly by securing it with the two other screws you removed previously. Check the alignment of the latch and strike plate. Once the oven is cool after a self clean cycle.