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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairGE Top Load Washer Start Button Replacement #WH01X10088
GE Top Load Washer Start Button Replacement #WH01X10088
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Total Parts Cost
$21.66Estimated Savings
$112.5002:05
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the start button on a GE top-loading washing machine. The most common reasons for replacing the start button are when it is broken, worn, or sticking.
All of the information for this start button replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE, Hotpoint, RCA, Americana
All of the information for this start button replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE, Hotpoint, RCA, Americana
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to remove all of the control panel knobs.
3
You can use string or wire to help pry them off.
4
Next, remove the screws at the back of the control panel.
5
Slide the panel to the side to detach it from the main top.
6
Remove the mounting screws that secure the control board to the panel.
7
Pull the board off and move it out of the way.
8
If still intact, pull the old start button from the inside of the panel to remove.
9
Install the new start button by aligning it with the hole in the panel and pushing it into place.
10
Reposition the control board and secure it with the mounting screws.
11
Reposition the control panel by inserting the tabs into the slots in the main top and slide the panel to the side to lock it into place.
12
Replace the screws to secure the control panel.
13
Replace all of the switch knobs by aligning them on the switch stems and pushing into place.
14
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the appliance is functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the start button on a GE top-loading washing machine. The most common reasons for replacing the start button are when it is broken, worn, or sticking.
All of the information for this start button replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE, Hotpoint, RCA, Americana
All of the information for this start button replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE, Hotpoint, RCA, Americana
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to remove all of the control panel knobs.
3
You can use string or wire to help pry them off.
4
Next, remove the screws at the back of the control panel.
5
Slide the panel to the side to detach it from the main top.
6
Remove the mounting screws that secure the control board to the panel.
7
Pull the board off and move it out of the way.
8
If still intact, pull the old start button from the inside of the panel to remove.
9
Install the new start button by aligning it with the hole in the panel and pushing it into place.
10
Reposition the control board and secure it with the mounting screws.
11
Reposition the control panel by inserting the tabs into the slots in the main top and slide the panel to the side to lock it into place.
12
Replace the screws to secure the control panel.
13
Replace all of the switch knobs by aligning them on the switch stems and pushing into place.
14
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the appliance is functioning properly.
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