Part Location Diagram of WB8K5042 GE Light Bulb Socket
See part 256 in the diagram
( Grid squares measure 1x1 inch )
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Light Bulb Socket WB8K5042

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PartSelect Number PS256842
Manufacturer Part Number WB8K5042
Manufactured by GE
Troubleshooting
This part works with the following products:
Range, Wall Oven, Microwave Oven Combo.
This part works with the following products:
General Electric, Kenmore, Hotpoint, RCA.
Part# WB8K5042 replaces these:
AP2019690, 268342, 345850, WB08K5042, WB08M0003, WB8M3
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Replace the light bulb socket.
Alls well that ends well. General Electric changed the configuration of our Light bulb socket on our 1996 oven. It did not have a flange with two screws as the original. The new one, you will just connect it and twist it into place. It worked and we are very happy. Such wonderful people to deal with at this site. Our sincere thanks,
Richard and Shirley
  • RICHARD from SOUTHBRIDGE, MA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Neil
November 4, 2017
Light wont work in oven lindagbrooks1@ comcast.Com
For model number jdp39wiww
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Hi Neil, Thank you for your inquiry. If the light is not working you will need to check the light socket and the wiring that connects to it to see which of these is causing the issue. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!

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Glenn
February 24, 2018
I ordered light assembly for Hotpoint oven. The part received ps256842 which is supposed to fit this oven does not have mounting holes for screws to attache to back panel. How am i to secure light assembly without the mounting bracket (flange)??
For model number RB755GT3AD
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Hello Glenn, Thank you for your inquiry. According to the installation instructions, the new socket is just supposed to slide into a hole in the back panel and attach to the wiring harness. You have to take the back panel off the stove to access where you install it. Hope this helps!

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Franz Re
September 16, 2017
By just turning it, i cannot remove the glass-cover (part 259 in your diagram of the light-bulb socket), does it just screw-out or is there a "trick"? How much can i force it without breaking it?
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Hello Franz, thank you for contacting us. Some of those will come off with a clockwise turn. You may need rubber gloves for a better grip. Also if it is stuck you can try heating the oven a little as that may loosen it up some. Good luck with the repair!

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Model Cross Reference
This part works with the following models:
PartSelect Number: PS256842
Manufacturer Part Number: WB8K5042
Brand
Model Number
Description
Kenmore
3634672994
Range
Kenmore
3636424190
Range
Kenmore
3639144190
Range
Kenmore
3639164190
Range
Kenmore
3639321191
Range
Kenmore
3639324190
Range
Kenmore
3639324590
Range
Kenmore
3639330193
Range
Kenmore
3639334190
Range
Kenmore
3639344190
Range
Kenmore
3639354190
Range
Kenmore
3639354590
Range
Kenmore
3639504190
Range
Kenmore
3639554590
Range
Kenmore
3639554990
Range
Kenmore
3639562990
Range
Kenmore
3639584590
Range
Kenmore
3639584690
Range
Kenmore
3639584990
Range
Kenmore
91141055590
Wall Oven
Kenmore
91141055591
Wall Oven
Kenmore
9114105590
Wall Oven
Kenmore
91141059590
Wall Oven
Kenmore
91141059591
Wall Oven
Kenmore
9114105990
Wall Oven
Kenmore
91141065690
Wall Oven
Kenmore
91141065791
Wall Oven
Kenmore
91141066790
Wall Oven
Kenmore
91141069690
Wall Oven
Kenmore
91141069791
Wall Oven
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