GE GLDA690 Technical Service Manual page 15

Door Switch Assembly
The door switch assembly consists of 2 switches
activated by a spring loaded plunger. One door
switch connects or disconnects the Line (hot) side of
120 VAC. The other switch connects or disconnects
the Neutral side of 120 VAC. When the door is in
the closed position, the door latch has dropped into
place in front of the door switch assembly and has
pressed the switch plunger down. This action holds
the door fi rmly against the seal, and the normally
open contacts of the door switches are closed.
To remove the door switch assembly:
1. Remove the control panel. (See
2. Remove the 2 Phillips-head screws that hold the
door switch assembly to the top of the door.
3. Using a small fl at-blade screwdriver, lift the door
switch cover at the 2 tabs on each side, the 2
inner tabs, and the bottom tab.
Door Switch Cover
Caution: When removing the plunger, the spring is
not secured and will pop off. To secure, place your
hand over the spring when removing the plunger.
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Control Panel
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Remove the plunger and the spring.
Plunger
Lift up the interlock switches to remove. These
switches are replaceable (Part # WD21X10224).
Upon reassembly, ensure that the notched side
of the plunger is placed towards the plunger
guide in the switch housing.
Ensure that the bottom of the spring is
positioned on top of the bottom guide, and that
the plunger slides freely.
Plunger Guide
Spring
Bottom Guide