- Home
- JB255RJ1SS
- Instructions
JB255RJ1SS General Electric Range - Instructions
Search repair tips from other customers using simple keywords like "replace", "fit", "remove", "inspect". DIY doesn't mean you have to do it alone!
Search filter:
Clear Filter
Your search term must have 3 or more characters.
Oven would not get come up to temperature
2 of 2 people
found this instruction helpful.
-
Arthur from INDIANAPOLIS, IN
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
-
Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
I knew I had a bad control board. Using the repair videos, replacing this part was very easy to do. While I was at it, I replaced my oven temperature sensor. as well, and even though it wasn't bad, I replaced my oven heating element so that I could get some more mileage out of my 14-year-old range. The issue: after completing my repair ac
... Read more
tions, my oven element still would not heat. I double-checked my connections and I discovered I hadn't ensured one of the wires on the control board was properly seated. This was one of the wires that go to the heating element. After ensuring proper connection, everything worked perfectly!
Read less
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
Burner spontaneously cycled without knob activation
2 of 3 people
found this instruction helpful.
-
Anil from Milpitas, CA
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
-
Screw drivers
First I cut the circuit at the breaker, and then pulled the range from wall to access the access panel. This top panel was held with 4 screws and removable with a standard phillips head screwdriver.
I then removed the 5 wire-crimped fasteners from the defective surface burner switch. (I first labeled these wires to ensure cor ... Read more rect placement to the new switch). There were an additional two screws behind the corresponding knob that needed to be removed in order to completely remove the old switch.
The new switch was installed in reverse order to the steps indicated above (two screws behind knob, 5 wire-crimped fasteners, 4 screws to panel). Range was pushed back into position and breaker turned on.
I then removed the 5 wire-crimped fasteners from the defective surface burner switch. (I first labeled these wires to ensure cor ... Read more rect placement to the new switch). There were an additional two screws behind the corresponding knob that needed to be removed in order to completely remove the old switch.
The new switch was installed in reverse order to the steps indicated above (two screws behind knob, 5 wire-crimped fasteners, 4 screws to panel). Range was pushed back into position and breaker turned on.
Read less
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
My electronic control board went out so I could not use my oven. My oven light blew as well.
2 of 3 people
found this instruction helpful.
-
Stella from PADUCAH, KY
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
-
Pliers, Socket set
I started with changing the bulb. I removed the small bracket that holds the glass cover over the bulb unscrewed the bulb and reversed to replace the bulb. To replace the control board I removed the top plate on the back of my stove took the small screw's out of the control panel and unplugged the wire's. Plugged the wire's into the right
... Read more
spots on the new control board and put it back together.
Read less
Other Parts Used:
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
Could not adjust heat on burner.
2 of 4 people
found this instruction helpful.
-
Roy from Au Gres, MI
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
-
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Followed directions given by previous customers problems which we found on the internet.
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
Element blew hole in self then no power to burner.
2 of 4 people
found this instruction helpful.
-
Melvin from Portland, TN
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
-
Screw drivers, Socket set
Replaced burned element, did not fix no power problem. Ordered receptor replacement, replaced it, took less than 10 mminutes, but still no power to burned. Then ordered replacement switch, replacement too less than 10 minutes again and burner works fine.
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
control switch had stopped working, burner wouldn't work properly
1 person
found this instruction helpful.
-
Ruth from JACKSON, MO
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
-
Screw drivers
took out a couple of screws and replaced with new switch, plugged in switch wires. very easy
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
temperature sensor went
1 person
found this instruction helpful.
-
Alex R from Randoff, NJ
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
-
Nutdriver
Took back panel off unplugged sensor and replugged in and worked like a charm!Sears wanted $400 and was going to 'overrepair"Got the 60 dollar part on here. UPS shipped to wrong address and customer service refunded my shipping and was excellent! would definetly use again!thanks
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
My burner trays were worn out and I needed new ones
1 person
found this instruction helpful.
-
Mary Jane from La Junta, CO
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
I simply pulled the old ones out and replaced them with the new ones. It looks so much better and cleanes up well.
Other Parts Used:
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
Oven would not heat up
1 person
found this instruction helpful.
-
MICHAEL from MORROW, GA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
-
Nutdriver
I removed the rear lower cover. Disconnected the terminals from the heating element. Removed 2 screws from the heating element from inside the oven. Removed the heating element. Reinstalled everything in reverse order.
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
Broiler Unit Failed
1 person
found this instruction helpful.
-
William from BOYERTOWN, PA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
-
Nutdriver
Used nut driver and removed the 4 nuts holding the broiler. Pulled electrical wires of old broiler Received new unit and it was just as easy to replace. Thank you for assistance.
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
on off switch smoked and smelled hot
1 person
found this instruction helpful.
-
john from MILROY, PA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
-
Pliers, Screw drivers
standard procedure, very simple
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
would not heat
1 person
found this instruction helpful.
-
Mark from SARASOTA, FL
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
-
Nutdriver, Pliers
Did the repair just like the video shows.
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
Old burner bowl needed to be replaced
2 of 4 people
found this instruction helpful.
-
bonnie from N KINGSTOWN, RI
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Took out the old & put in the new one-Done!
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
burner was not heating
1 person
found this instruction helpful.
-
lucille from HAPPY CAMP, CA
- Very Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
-
Screw drivers
unplug it and plug the new one in
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
The lower,BAKE, element had burned in half almost causing a fire.
1 person
found this instruction helpful.
-
Joseph from DIAMOND SPGS, CA
- Very Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
-
Nutdriver, Pliers
Slide the rang out to access the 240V plug & unplugging it. Removed the sheetmetal cover from the rear of the range to access the slip on wire plugs to prevent damaging the insulation. The insulation would be damaged if pulling them through the opening in the oven wall with the plugs attached to the element. Removed the racks from the o
... Read more
ven. Unscrewed the retaining screws holding the element to the rear wall of the oven, lifted damaged element out and reversed the process for instillation. Perfect opportunity to clean underneath and behind the range.
Read less
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!