Stove Control Panel Replacement

I have a GE  Jbp69BH1BB range (Aka Stove +Oven) that has served my family well for over twelve years. Unfortunately, someone has been too aggressive with the buttons and has warn them out. It takes around eight button presses for the range to respond.

I ordered a replacement panel from GE via the Internet. 

By entering my range's model number I was able to see a parts diagram with part numbers. Then, I just ordered the part number (WB27T11311) I needed.

The first installation step was to unplug the range.

Next, I removed the back of the control panel.

The control board is located behind a metal plate.

I aligned the new control panel next to the old one and moved the wires one at a time, making sure each connected to the right place.

I then unscrewed and removed the old panel.

You have to remove the control panel's black lamanet cover (that has the words and buttons) from the old panel so it can be stuck onto the new one. Be careful! When I pealed it off, some of the glue caused the back finish to come off the plastic cover.

I used a sharpee to color in the places where the black paint came off. The sharpee did an OK job, however, if anyone looks closely that will be able to see the problem.

There was enough adhesive on the cover to easily stick to the new control panel. I was concerned I might need to add some glue, but that was not necessary.

I screwed the new control panel back in place and then put the metal cover back on.

Tip: when you have appliances pulled out and pulled apart? Have a vacuum handy to clean up the area.

Plug it back in and give it a try!

Now our buttons work great!