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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairFrigidaire Top Load Washer Wash Plate Replacement #137494000
Frigidaire Top Load Washer Wash Plate Replacement #137494000
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$24.93Estimated Savings
$112.5005:24
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the wash plate on Frigidaire Affinity top-load washing machines. The most common reason for replacing the wash plate is if it is damaged.
All of the information in this wash plate replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire
Tools used: #2 square-bit screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver, pliers, small flat-head screwdriver, 1/2” socket
All of the information in this wash plate replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire
Tools used: #2 square-bit screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver, pliers, small flat-head screwdriver, 1/2” socket
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the wash plate in your washer Unplug the power cord.
2
Use a number two square-bit screwdriver to remove the mounting screws securing the bottom of the front panel.
3
With the screws removed, slide the panel down and pull it out to detach.
4
Next, remove the mounting screws securing the side panels to the main top.
5
Lift up the lid and use a flat-head screwdriver to help detach the latch assembly.
6
Remove the bleach dispenser cover.
7
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to remove the screw securing the dispenser.
8
Depress the tabs to release the dispenser from the main top.
9
You can now lift up the main top and support it.
10
Use pliers to help release the retaining clamp securing the recirculation hose to the tub ring pull the hose off and detach it from the retainer.
11
Next, release the tabs securing the tub ring to the outer tub.
12
Pull the tub ring off.
13
Insert a small flat-head screwdriver into the wash plate cap and press down to release the locking tab then rotate the cap counter-clockwise to remove.
14
Next, use a half-inch socket to remove the wash plate mounting bolts.
15
With the bolts removed, you can lift out the old wash plate.
16
Install the new wash plate by positioning it in the inner tub.
17
Rethread the mounting bolts and torque the bolts to 16 foot pounds.
18
Replace the wash plate cap and rotate clockwise to lock it into place.
19
Confirm that the cap locking tab prevents the cap from rotating.
20
Realign the tub ring and snap it into place.
21
Reattach the recirculation hose to the port on the tub ring and secure it with the clamp.
22
Snap the hose into the retainer.
23
Remove the support and lower the main top.
24
Confirm that the pins in the side of the panels are aligned with the holes in the top.
25
Snap the bleach dispenser into place on the main top.
26
Rethread the screw.
27
Replace the cover.
28
Next, secure the latch assembly in the main top.
29
Replace the front panel by inserting the panel tabs into the slots in the side panels.
30
Push the panel up into position and replace the mounting screws.
31
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your washer should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the wash plate on Frigidaire Affinity top-load washing machines. The most common reason for replacing the wash plate is if it is damaged.
All of the information in this wash plate replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire
Tools used: #2 square-bit screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver, pliers, small flat-head screwdriver, 1/2” socket
All of the information in this wash plate replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire
Tools used: #2 square-bit screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver, pliers, small flat-head screwdriver, 1/2” socket
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the wash plate in your washer Unplug the power cord.
2
Use a number two square-bit screwdriver to remove the mounting screws securing the bottom of the front panel.
3
With the screws removed, slide the panel down and pull it out to detach.
4
Next, remove the mounting screws securing the side panels to the main top.
5
Lift up the lid and use a flat-head screwdriver to help detach the latch assembly.
6
Remove the bleach dispenser cover.
7
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to remove the screw securing the dispenser.
8
Depress the tabs to release the dispenser from the main top.
9
You can now lift up the main top and support it.
10
Use pliers to help release the retaining clamp securing the recirculation hose to the tub ring pull the hose off and detach it from the retainer.
11
Next, release the tabs securing the tub ring to the outer tub.
12
Pull the tub ring off.
13
Insert a small flat-head screwdriver into the wash plate cap and press down to release the locking tab then rotate the cap counter-clockwise to remove.
14
Next, use a half-inch socket to remove the wash plate mounting bolts.
15
With the bolts removed, you can lift out the old wash plate.
16
Install the new wash plate by positioning it in the inner tub.
17
Rethread the mounting bolts and torque the bolts to 16 foot pounds.
18
Replace the wash plate cap and rotate clockwise to lock it into place.
19
Confirm that the cap locking tab prevents the cap from rotating.
20
Realign the tub ring and snap it into place.
21
Reattach the recirculation hose to the port on the tub ring and secure it with the clamp.
22
Snap the hose into the retainer.
23
Remove the support and lower the main top.
24
Confirm that the pins in the side of the panels are aligned with the holes in the top.
25
Snap the bleach dispenser into place on the main top.
26
Rethread the screw.
27
Replace the cover.
28
Next, secure the latch assembly in the main top.
29
Replace the front panel by inserting the panel tabs into the slots in the side panels.
30
Push the panel up into position and replace the mounting screws.
31
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your washer should be ready for use.
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