General Electric wb49t10020 Oven Door Latch Motor

Product Description

The General Electric wb49t10020 is an OEM-style oven door latch lock motor assembly designed for self-cleaning electric and gas range ovens. This assembly controls the mechanical locking mechanism that secures the oven door during self-clean cycles, preventing the door from being opened while the cavity reaches high-temperature cleaning temperatures. When the original latch motor fails, the oven may not initiate or complete a self-clean cycle, or the door may not lock and unlock properly. The wb49t10020 restores that function with a direct-fit replacement built to original equipment specifications. Licensed appliance technicians and experienced service pros handle this repair.

This latch lock motor assembly is intended for residential oven and range units where the door locking mechanism has failed or become unresponsive. Common failure symptoms include a door that will not lock at the start of a self-clean cycle, a door that remains locked after the cycle completes, or an error code related to the door lock circuit. This part addresses mechanical and motor-driven lock failures at the door latch assembly level.

Key Features

• OEM-specification replacement for the original door latch lock motor assembly
• Restores self-clean cycle door locking and unlocking function
• Direct-fit design for straightforward swap-out during service
• Built to withstand repeated thermal cycling in high-temperature oven environments

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement door latch lock motor assembly for General Electric residential oven and range models. Verify the part number against the appliance model tag before ordering.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified appliance repair technician. Disconnect power to the appliance at the circuit breaker or by unplugging the unit before beginning any disassembly. The door latch assembly is typically accessed by removing the rear panel or inner door panel depending on the model configuration. Do not force the door lock mechanism manually, as this can damage the latch linkage or control board door-lock circuit.

Technical Specifications

• Part Type: Oven Door Latch Lock Motor Assembly
• Application: Self-cleaning oven door locking mechanism

Standard Information

• Brand: General Electric
• Manufacturer Part Number: wb49t10020