Parts for Ge JGB870DEF1BB: Upper Oven Parts

The Plunger Switch Dual is an OEM part for GE gas ranges. It is an electro-mechanical component that activates the burners and bake/broil modes when the oven door is securely closed.

Causes of failure include worn contact points, damaged wiring, or defective internal components.  

Symptoms of a bad plunger switch dual include:

• Inability to select oven cooking functions when door is closed
• Error messages related to unsafe door conditions  
• Random activation of burners with door open 
• Failure of door interlock safety feature

This GE replacement part is also compatible with Hotpoint, RCA, and some Kenmore gas range models. 

The Oven Lamp Holder is an OEM part for GE ovens. This component securely holds the oven light bulb in place, ensuring proper illumination inside the oven cavity for better visibility during cooking and baking.

Causes of a bad lamp holder can include repeated exposure to high temperatures, physical damage, or electrical issues. A malfunctioning lamp holder can lead to the oven light not functioning correctly or at all.

Symptoms of a bad oven lamp holder include:

• The oven light not turning on
• Flickering or intermittent operation of the light
• Visible damage or corrosion to the lamp holder
• The light bulb not staying securely in place

This GE replacement part is also compatible with Hotpoint, RCA, and some Kenmore models.

This front frame is the trim piece that fits the upper cabinet area to restore a clean, finished look and secure adjoining panels. It replaces a damaged or bent front frame to help eliminate gaps and improve fitment. What it does:

• Provides a finished trim around the upper cabinet opening for proper appearance
• Helps hold adjacent panels and components in correct alignment
• Covers mounting edges and hides gaps caused by wear or impact
• Common symptom: visible dents, cracks, or separation at the cabinet opening
• Common symptom: loose or misaligned trim that exposes mounting hardware

• One front frame (upper cabinet), as shown

• Disconnect power to the appliance before any service when applicable
• Basic hand tools (screwdriver, possibly nut driver) are typically required
• Handle trim carefully to avoid scratching the finish during installation
• Follow OEM instructions for proper fit and fastening

This oven light gasket fits between the glass lens and the oven liner. It restores a proper seal around the light opening to help keep grease and moisture out of the light cavity and hold the lens securely in place. What it does:

• Seals the joint between the oven light lens and the cavity wall
• Helps prevent grease and moisture from entering the light assembly
• Keeps the lens snug to reduce looseness or rattling
• Replace if the gasket is cracked, flattened, brittle, missing, or if moisture/grease is visible around the lens

• One oven light lens gasket

• Disconnect power at the breaker and allow the oven to cool completely
• Remove the light lens/retainer as your model requires (unscrew lens or release clips)
• Note gasket orientation and clean the mating surfaces
• Seat the new gasket evenly and reinstall the lens; do not overtighten the glass

This capillary clip secures the oven thermostat's sensing bulb/capillary to the cavity wall so it stays correctly positioned for accurate temperature control. Replace a missing or damaged clip to prevent a sagging bulb and erratic oven performance.

• Holds the thermostat capillary tube/sensing bulb in place inside the oven
• Helps maintain consistent temperature regulation by keeping the bulb properly located
• Direct replacement for a broken, corroded, or missing clip
• Symptoms include a loose or dangling bulb, uneven baking, or temperature swings

• Disconnect power (and gas, if applicable) and allow the oven to cool completely
• Access the oven cavity; locate the thermostat sensing bulb and capillary along the wall or back panel
• Position the bulb/capillary and secure with the new clip; avoid kinking or crushing the tube
• Restore power, and test operation