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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKenmore Washer Rinse Option Selector Switch #WPW10168257
Kenmore Washer Rinse Option Selector Switch #WPW10168257
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$100.32Estimated Savings
$112.5002:15
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the rinse option selector switch on a Kenmore Top-Load washing machine. The most common reason for replacing the switch is if the washer is not filling to the proper level.
All of the information for this switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, Whirlpool
Tools used: Phillips-head screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver
All of the information for this switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, Whirlpool
Tools used: Phillips-head screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
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Anncr: repairclinic makes fixing things easy…
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…with millions of replacement parts available on our website…
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…and the help you need to do the repair yourself.
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Since we encourage you to perform this repair safely, a warning icon will appear when you should use caution.
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Before you replace the rinse option selector switch in your washer…
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…be sure to unplug the power cord.
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Detach the two control panel end caps by pulling them off from the top.
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Use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the control panel.
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Remove the rinse option selector knob…
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…and lift up the control panel.
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Disconnect the wire connecter from the rinse option selector switch.
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Now use a small flat-head screwdriver to help release the locking arm then rotate the old switch to remove.
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Install the new rinse option selector switch…
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…by inserting it into the control panel then rotate to lock it into place.
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Connect the wire connecter.
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Lower the control panel and snap the retaining clips into the slots in the main top.
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Align the knob on the new switch stem.
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Rethread and tighten the screws to secure the control panel.
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Realign the end caps and snap them into place.
20
With the repair completed…
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…plug the power cord back in…
22
…and your washer should be ready for use.
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At repairclinic – we make fixing things easy.
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Thank you for supporting the production of these videos by purchasing your parts from our website.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the rinse option selector switch on a Kenmore Top-Load washing machine. The most common reason for replacing the switch is if the washer is not filling to the proper level.
All of the information for this switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, Whirlpool
Tools used: Phillips-head screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver
All of the information for this switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, Whirlpool
Tools used: Phillips-head screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Anncr: repairclinic makes fixing things easy…
2
…with millions of replacement parts available on our website…
3
…and the help you need to do the repair yourself.
4
Since we encourage you to perform this repair safely, a warning icon will appear when you should use caution.
5
Before you replace the rinse option selector switch in your washer…
6
…be sure to unplug the power cord.
7
Detach the two control panel end caps by pulling them off from the top.
8
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the control panel.
9
Remove the rinse option selector knob…
10
…and lift up the control panel.
11
Disconnect the wire connecter from the rinse option selector switch.
12
Now use a small flat-head screwdriver to help release the locking arm then rotate the old switch to remove.
13
Install the new rinse option selector switch…
14
…by inserting it into the control panel then rotate to lock it into place.
15
Connect the wire connecter.
16
Lower the control panel and snap the retaining clips into the slots in the main top.
17
Align the knob on the new switch stem.
18
Rethread and tighten the screws to secure the control panel.
19
Realign the end caps and snap them into place.
20
With the repair completed…
21
…plug the power cord back in…
22
…and your washer should be ready for use.
23
At repairclinic – we make fixing things easy.
24
Thank you for supporting the production of these videos by purchasing your parts from our website.
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