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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Top-Load Washer Detergent Metering Control Replacement W11238377 
Whirlpool Top-Load Washer Detergent Metering Control Replacement W11238377
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$77.34Estimated Savings
$112.5004:59
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the detergent metering control on a Whirlpool top-loading washing machine, model WTW7120HW0. The most common reason for replacing this part is if the washer is not cleaning properly.
All of the information in this part replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
All of the information in this part replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the detergent metering control in this whirlpool top-load washer…
2
… you will need a quarter-inch nut driver, a putty knife, and a chain.
3
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance’s power cord.
4
Now have an assistant help you to move the washer away from the wall.
5
Use the quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the two rear screws securing the control panel assembly.
6
Next, insert a putty knife under the front corners of the control panel housing to release the clips securing the housing.
7
Disconnect the user interface control wire connecter so you can set the control panel assembly aside.
8
Unthread the mounting screw securing the detergent metering control to the main top.
9
Disconnect the wire connecter from the control.
10
Depress the tabs to push the wire connecter through the slot in the main top.
11
Now unthread the two rear screws securing the main top…
12
… as well as the screw securing the access plate.
13
Remove the plate.
14
Now pull the main top forward, lift up and align it on the screw brackets.
15
Support the main top with a chain.
16
Rotate the detergent metering control clockwise to release it from the main top…
17
… then detach the two dispenser hoses to fully remove the old component.
18
To install the new detergent metering control…
19
… first attach the dispenser hoses to the appropriate ports.
20
Now insert the tabs into the slots in the main top and rotate counter-clockwise to lock the control into place.
21
Snap the wire connecter into place in the main top.
22
Remove the chain and reposition the washer’s main top.
23
Rethread the two rear screws securing the main top.
24
Realign the access plate and secure it with the screw.
25
Thread the mounting screw to fully secure the new detergent metering control…
26
… and connect the wire connecter.
27
Reconnect the user interface control wire connecter to the main control board.
28
Insert the rear control panel housing clips into the rear slots in the main top first… then snap the front clips into place.
29
Rethread the two rear screws to fully secure.
30
Move the washer back against the wall.
31
Plug the appliance’s power cord back in…
32
… and the washer should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the detergent metering control on a Whirlpool top-loading washing machine, model WTW7120HW0. The most common reason for replacing this part is if the washer is not cleaning properly.
All of the information in this part replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
All of the information in this part replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the detergent metering control in this whirlpool top-load washer…
2
… you will need a quarter-inch nut driver, a putty knife, and a chain.
3
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance’s power cord.
4
Now have an assistant help you to move the washer away from the wall.
5
Use the quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the two rear screws securing the control panel assembly.
6
Next, insert a putty knife under the front corners of the control panel housing to release the clips securing the housing.
7
Disconnect the user interface control wire connecter so you can set the control panel assembly aside.
8
Unthread the mounting screw securing the detergent metering control to the main top.
9
Disconnect the wire connecter from the control.
10
Depress the tabs to push the wire connecter through the slot in the main top.
11
Now unthread the two rear screws securing the main top…
12
… as well as the screw securing the access plate.
13
Remove the plate.
14
Now pull the main top forward, lift up and align it on the screw brackets.
15
Support the main top with a chain.
16
Rotate the detergent metering control clockwise to release it from the main top…
17
… then detach the two dispenser hoses to fully remove the old component.
18
To install the new detergent metering control…
19
… first attach the dispenser hoses to the appropriate ports.
20
Now insert the tabs into the slots in the main top and rotate counter-clockwise to lock the control into place.
21
Snap the wire connecter into place in the main top.
22
Remove the chain and reposition the washer’s main top.
23
Rethread the two rear screws securing the main top.
24
Realign the access plate and secure it with the screw.
25
Thread the mounting screw to fully secure the new detergent metering control…
26
… and connect the wire connecter.
27
Reconnect the user interface control wire connecter to the main control board.
28
Insert the rear control panel housing clips into the rear slots in the main top first… then snap the front clips into place.
29
Rethread the two rear screws to fully secure.
30
Move the washer back against the wall.
31
Plug the appliance’s power cord back in…
32
… and the washer should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
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$77.34
Total$0.00
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