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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairLG/Kenmore Front LoadWasher Won't Start? #6601ER1004C
LG/Kenmore Front LoadWasher Won't Start? #6601ER1004C
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- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the door switch and latch on Kenmore front loading washing machines with model prefix 796 and LG front loading washing machines. The most common reasons for replacing the door switch and latch assembly are when the door is not locking or not spinning or agitating.
All of the information in this door latch replacement video is applicable to the following brands: LG, Kenmore
Tools used: screwdriver, spring expansion tool
All of the information in this door latch replacement video is applicable to the following brands: LG, Kenmore
Tools used: screwdriver, spring expansion tool
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to use a flathead screwdriver or a spring expansion tool to help remove the clamp from the door boot seal.
3
Peel the boot seal off the lip of the front panel and move it out of the way.
4
Depress the tab to release the wire connector from the door latch.
5
Remove the mounting screws securing the latch and pull the old latch out.
6
Install the new door latch by positioning it in the front panel and securing it with the screws.
7
Snap the door latch wire connector into place and realign the door boot seal on the lip of the front panel.
8
Reinsert the boot clamp into the seal's outer groove with the spring at the bottom.
9
Using the spring expansion tool to widen the spring will make this step easier.
10
You're now ready to plug the appliance back in to make sure it's functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the door switch and latch on Kenmore front loading washing machines with model prefix 796 and LG front loading washing machines. The most common reasons for replacing the door switch and latch assembly are when the door is not locking or not spinning or agitating.
All of the information in this door latch replacement video is applicable to the following brands: LG, Kenmore
Tools used: screwdriver, spring expansion tool
All of the information in this door latch replacement video is applicable to the following brands: LG, Kenmore
Tools used: screwdriver, spring expansion tool
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to use a flathead screwdriver or a spring expansion tool to help remove the clamp from the door boot seal.
3
Peel the boot seal off the lip of the front panel and move it out of the way.
4
Depress the tab to release the wire connector from the door latch.
5
Remove the mounting screws securing the latch and pull the old latch out.
6
Install the new door latch by positioning it in the front panel and securing it with the screws.
7
Snap the door latch wire connector into place and realign the door boot seal on the lip of the front panel.
8
Reinsert the boot clamp into the seal's outer groove with the spring at the bottom.
9
Using the spring expansion tool to widen the spring will make this step easier.
10
You're now ready to plug the appliance back in to make sure it's functioning properly.
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