THE OVEN DOOR WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK CORRECTLY DURING OR AFTER SELF-CLEANING
GE Range Automatic Oven Door Latch WS01A00723, Fixes The oven door will not lock or unlock correctly during or after self-cleaning
GE range oven automatic door latch assembly.
Part WS01A00723Replaces 222D1045G012, WB14M40GE
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Part NumberWS01A00723
Replaces222D1045G012, WB14M40
ManufacturerGE
Appliance TypeRange
Part TypeAutomatic Oven Door Latch
✅ Cross Reference Information
Current Part NumberWS01A00723
Replaces222D1045G012, WB14M40
Common Symptoms
- Self-clean cycle will not start because the door-lock condition is not confirmed.
- Door remains locked after the self-clean cycle and the oven has cooled.
- Door-lock operation is intermittent.
- A door-related or function error may appear during self-cleaning.
Check Before Replacing
- Allow the oven to cool completely before testing the latch; GE notes that a warm oven may prevent normal latch operation.
- Confirm the oven door closes freely and is not obstructed or misaligned.
- Observe whether the lock indicator or LOCK DOOR message responds when self-clean is selected, without forcing the door or latch.
- Check the owner's manual for the model-specific door-lock procedure and any displayed error code.
- Do not conclude that the latch is defective solely because the door remains locked immediately after self-cleaning; the lock may remain engaged until the oven cools.
Pro Tip
Do not force the latch or attempt to open the door while the oven is hot; GE warns that forcing the latch can damage the door-lock mechanism.
Part Details
Part NumberWS01A00723
Part TypeAutomatic Oven Door Latch
ManufacturerGE
Appliance TypeRange
Primary FunctionLocks the GE range oven door during the self-clean cycle and releases it after the oven has cooled to a safe temperature.
Installation Notes
- Disconnect electrical power to the range before servicing.
- Allow the oven to cool completely before working around the door-lock mechanism.
- Use the model-specific GE service documentation for access, wiring, and mounting details; do not substitute a visually similar latch.
- After installation, verify that the door closes freely and that the lock engages and releases normally during the model's documented self-clean procedure.
- Never force the latch handle or operate the self-clean cycle with the door unable to close correctly.
Verified Compatible Models
PCB969DR1WW, PCB969DR3WW, PCB969SR1SS, PCB969SR3SS, PCB970SR1SS, PCB980DF1WW, PCB980SF1SS, PCB980SF2SS, PCB980SF3SS, PCB969DR1BB, PCB969DR3BB, PCB969SR2SS, PCB970SR3SS, PCB980DF1BB, PCB980DF2BB, PCB980DF2WW, PCB980DF3BB, PCB980DF3WW
Fitment reminder: Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.
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