Oven Not Heating Correctly? Thermostat WS01F02682 – Fix Temperature Problems Fast

If your GE, Hotpoint, or RCA electric range oven won't reach the set temperature, overheats, or produces inconsistent baking results, the oven control thermostat is the most likely cause. In most GE-built electric ranges, the control thermostat senses cavity air temperature and cycles the bake or broil element to maintain the set point. When it fails, the oven may not heat at all, run too hot, or drift significantly from the target temperature. ⚡ Common failure point in GE-built electric ranges. Part WS01F02682 is the genuine OEM replacement that restores accurate, consistent oven temperature control without modification.

❓ Is This the Right Part?

This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:

• ✔ Range powers on and surface burners work normally
• ✔ Oven temperature sensor (RTD probe) tests within spec (~1080–1100Ω at room temp)
• ✔ Bake and broil elements show continuity (not open)
• ✔ Oven relay board (if separate) confirmed functional
• ✔ ONLY problem is oven not reaching set temp, overheating, or wildly inconsistent temperatures

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🔧 Common Symptoms

• Oven not reaching set temperature — most common complaint
• Oven overheating or burning food at normal settings
• Baking results inconsistent from cycle to cycle
• Oven temperature drifts significantly from the set point
• Oven not heating at all (bake or broil)
• Food undercooked or overcooked despite correct settings

✔ If these symptoms match, this is the most likely failed component in the system.

✔ In most cases, replacing this thermostat restores accurate oven temperature control immediately.

📦 Part Details

• Part Number: WS01F02682
• Type: Oven Control Thermostat – Electric Range
• Replaces: OEM direct-fit thermostat assembly — supersedes 223C4029P006 (no modification required)
• Brands: GE, Hotpoint, RCA

⚙️ Installation

Skill Level: MODERATE — 20–35 minutes. Disconnect power at the breaker before servicing. The thermostat is typically located behind the oven control panel — remove the back panel or control console to access it. Photograph all wiring connections before disconnecting. Install the new thermostat, reconnect all wiring, restore power, and run a full temperature calibration cycle to verify accuracy. Caution: Confirm your full model number before ordering — thermostat calibration specs vary by model.

💡 Pro Tip

✓ Model-Specific Repair Pages