Parts for Ge AZ41E12EAPW2: Control Parts

This terminal board provides a secure electrical connection point for the appliance's main power and control wiring, restoring reliable power transfer and preventing loose or faulty connections. Ideal when wiring terminals are damaged, burnt, or corroded. What it does:

• Serves as the central connection point for incoming power and internal wiring harnesses.
• Replaces burned, melted, or loose terminal points that cause intermittent power or no-power symptoms.
• Stops arcing or overheating at damaged connection points, reducing risk of further wiring damage.
• Restores stable electrical contact for control boards and components that depend on the main power feed.

• One terminal board (single connection block as shown)

• Disconnect all power (unplug or shut off breaker) before beginning service.
• Photograph or label wiring to preserve correct connections before removal.
• Inspect adjacent wiring and connectors for heat damage; replace damaged items as needed.
• Tighten terminal screws securely but avoid over-torquing.

This control base assembly is the molded housing that holds the appliance's user-interface components. Replacing a damaged base restores proper alignment and secure mounting of the control board, switches, and display for dependable operation.

• Provides structural support and mounting points for the control board, switches, and display in the control area
• Keeps buttons/knobs aligned for smooth, consistent actuation
• Helps protect and organize wiring within the control panel
• Typical symptoms: cracked or broken housing, loose or sunken controls, buttons sticking or not lining up, rattling/vibration from the control area

• Disconnect power to the appliance before servicing
• Remove the control panel/console to access the base; retain screws and clips for reuse
• Transfer existing control components and wiring to the new base in the same positions
• Avoid overtightening screws into plastic; verify button travel and alignment before reassembly

This control sheet is a thin insulating/ protective console panel that helps shield the appliance control assembly from heat, moisture, and debris for reliable keypad and electronics performance. It restores proper protection behind the control area. What it does:

• Provides a protective barrier behind the console to help prevent heat and moisture damage to control electronics
• Helps keep dust and debris away from the control board and keypad assembly
• Maintains the original spacing/insulation between the control and inner cabinet components
• Helps reduce the chance of shorts or corrosion caused by stray moisture

• One control sheet/console insulation panel

• Recommended for repair by someone comfortable working with appliance control panels
• Disconnect power (unplug or shut off breaker) before removing the console or accessing the control area
• Handle the control sheet gently to avoid tearing; reassemble fasteners in their original positions

This fuse protects your appliance's electrical circuit from overcurrent. When the fuse opens, power to the controls or components is interrupted. Replace a blown fuse to restore protection and help prevent additional circuit damage.

• Opens the circuit during a short or surge to protect wiring and electronics
• Signs of a blown fuse: appliance dead/no power, display or controls unresponsive, interior lights out
• Typically fails due to shorted components, pinched wiring, or a power spike
• Tests open (no continuity) with a meter when failed

• Disconnect power at the breaker or unplug before servicing; some models contain capacitors that can retain a charge.
• Access the fuse, verify it is open with a continuity test, and note its placement.
• Replace only with the exact fuse type and rating specified for your model; never bypass or upsize a fuse.
• If a replacement fuse blows again, locate and correct the underlying short before restoring power.

This varistor is a replaceable surge-suppression component that helps protect appliance electronics from voltage spikes and transient surges. Replacing a failed varistor helps restore surge protection for control boards and power circuits. What it does:

• Absorbs and diverts transient voltage spikes to reduce stress on electronic controls
• Helps prevent damage to control boards, displays, and sensors caused by power surges
• Commonly used on power and control boards as a sacrificial protective device

• One varistor component

• Disconnect power to the appliance before servicing to avoid shock or electrocution
• Replace only the failed varistor or replace as part of a damaged control board assembly per OEM guidance