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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Top-Load Washer On Off Push Button #W10598040
Whirlpool Top-Load Washer On Off Push Button #W10598040
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$57.38Estimated Savings
$112.5002:40
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the on off push button on a Whirlpool washer. The most common reason for replacing the push button is if it is broken.
This push button replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Amana, Crosley, Inglis, Kenmore, Maytag, Roper
Tools needed: putty knife, quarter-inch socket or nut driver
This push button replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Amana, Crosley, Inglis, Kenmore, Maytag, Roper
Tools needed: putty knife, quarter-inch socket or nut driver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the on-off push button on your washer be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
Insert a putty knife under the control panel to release the two spring clips securing the panel.
3
Pull the panel forward to release it.
4
Note the orientation of the switch wire connecters on the left side of the panel then disconnect them.
5
Disconnect the power wire connecter as well.
6
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the two mounting screws securing the main control board.
7
Remove the center main control selector knob and lift the board up to detach it from the panel.
8
You can now remove the old on-off push button.
9
Install the new push button by aligning it on the pad – note that the tab should be at the top.
10
Realign the control board tab with the slot in the panel and reposition the board.
11
Rethread the screws to secure.
12
Replace the selector knob.
13
Reconnect the switch wire connecters and the power supply wire connecter.
14
Realign the control panel on the upper rear panel, making sure the tabs are inserted into the slots in the main top.
15
Push the control panel forward to snap the spring clips into place.
16
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 repair instructions for replacing the on off push button on a Whirlpool washer. The most common reason for replacing the push button is if it is broken.
This push button replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Amana, Crosley, Inglis, Kenmore, Maytag, Roper
Tools needed: putty knife, quarter-inch socket or nut driver
This push button replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Amana, Crosley, Inglis, Kenmore, Maytag, Roper
Tools needed: putty knife, quarter-inch socket or nut driver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the on-off push button on your washer be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
Insert a putty knife under the control panel to release the two spring clips securing the panel.
3
Pull the panel forward to release it.
4
Note the orientation of the switch wire connecters on the left side of the panel then disconnect them.
5
Disconnect the power wire connecter as well.
6
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the two mounting screws securing the main control board.
7
Remove the center main control selector knob and lift the board up to detach it from the panel.
8
You can now remove the old on-off push button.
9
Install the new push button by aligning it on the pad – note that the tab should be at the top.
10
Realign the control board tab with the slot in the panel and reposition the board.
11
Rethread the screws to secure.
12
Replace the selector knob.
13
Reconnect the switch wire connecters and the power supply wire connecter.
14
Realign the control panel on the upper rear panel, making sure the tabs are inserted into the slots in the main top.
15
Push the control panel forward to snap the spring clips into place.
16
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your washer should be ready for use.
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