GE Upper Lock Limit Switch (WB24T10060)

The GE Upper Lock Limit Switch is a safety component in your gas range or dual fuel range that monitors and controls the door locking mechanism during the self-clean cycle. It signals the control board when the oven door has reached the correct locked position, allowing the high-heat cleaning cycle to begin or end safely. Without this switch working properly, the range cannot confirm the door is secured before proceeding with self-clean operations.

The GE Upper Lock Limit Switch can fail from repeated exposure to the extreme heat generated during self-clean cycles, which wears down the internal contacts over time. Physical damage to the switch, corrosion on the terminals, or a door lock motor that puts too much stress on the switch mechanism can also cause it to stop functioning correctly.

Look for these symptoms to help determine if this switch may need to be replaced:

- Self-clean cycle will not start even when the door appears locked

- Oven door stays locked after the self-clean cycle has finished

- Error or fault code related to the door lock displayed on the control panel

- Self-clean cycle stops unexpectedly before completing

- Door lock motor runs but the range does not detect a locked position

- Oven will not heat because the control board cannot confirm door lock status