Ge WB23X5340 Oven Sensor Kit OEM Part

I was able to find the model number on the lower right hand side of the range/oven, a GE True Temp. I Googled it to find parts, and thought I had found the correct sensor, but was very pleased that the ApplianceParts sire suggested I check compatability again before the order. I would have ordered the wrong sensor kit other wise. I DID get the correct one order. It arrived on time. The tricky part was get the old sensor out without having to pull the oven/range combo out form the wall over out hardwood floors. So I just unscrewed it form inside the oven, using a mini-lantern for light. The darn thing "clicks" together male-female, and it was hard to get it unclicked in the tight space, even after gently pulling the sensor out as far as I could (it only pulls so far). Once unclicked, the "male" part in my hand (the sensor), I had to be certain that the other piece didn't fall back through the hole in the back of the over, forcing me to pull the oven out and unscrew the back . . . so my wife got a small piece of duct tape which I wadded onto the end of the "female" part making it large enough NOT to fall back through the hole. Worked like a charm. Once the new sensor arrived, I pulled out the mini lantern, and went to work. I pulled off the tape slowly, grabbing the piece immediately to keep it from slipping back through hole, and snapped on the new sensor. This took maybe two minutes in total. So far (fingers crossed) things are working well two days in to the repair. Saved me a bunch of money by doing it myself, and I am not a handy guy on these things.

Bought the heating sensor from Appliance Parts Pros and installed it in my oven in about 15 minutes. Oven works great.

Setting heavy cardboard (from an old big box) to protect the kitchen floor, I pulled the unit from its position to access the rear panel (circuit breaker off and unit unplugged). I unmounted the sensor with a nutdriver and a flashlight (it is dark in there). Turning to the rear, I easily removed the large rear panel (6 screws, same nutdriver) which immediately revealed the sensor wires and wire harness. It was then that I discovered, to my joy, that the new sensor's plug was identical to the old. No wire stripping and nut splicing needed; this was a direct replacement!! Popping the plug tab with a small screw driver I disconnected the wire plug and gently pulled the sensor out of the unit from the front (oven side). Then I threaded the new plug and wires gently through the hole and insulation using a slender screwdriver, and remounted the sensor in the oven using the original screws (old sensor) and nutdriver. Back to the rear, I simply connected the plugs, arranged the wires as they were before, and remounted the rear panel. Plugged the range in and turned the breaker on. Perfection, just like new. Then I slid the range back into place. In all, this took maybe 15 minutes, not counting the opportunity to clean the range sides and floor and wall. This was smooth and easy!!

Replace the temperature sensor

Replaced it with new sensor