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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Top-Load Washer Fabric Softener Dispenser Assembly Replacement W11175629 
Whirlpool Top-Load Washer Fabric Softener Dispenser Assembly Replacement W11175629
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- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the fabric softener dispenser assembly on a Whirlpool top-loading washing machine, model WTW7120HW0. The most common reason for replacing this part is if the softener is not dispensing 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 fabric softener dispenser and faucet switch assembly in this Whirlpool top load washer, you will need a quarter inch nut driver, needle nose pliers, and a putty knife.
2
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance's power cord.
3
Have an assistant help you to move the washer away from the wall.
4
Detach the fabric softener dispenser bezel.
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 connector so you can set the control panel assembly aside.
8
Disconnect the faucet switch wire connector and depress the tabs to push the connector through the slot in the main top.
9
Now unthread the two rear screws securing the main top, as well as the screw securing the access plate.
10
Remove the plate.
11
With the lid open, pull the main top forward, then lift up and depress the two retaining tabs to release the fabric softener dispenser and faucet switch assembly.
12
Use the needle nose pliers to release the spring clamp to detach the hose from the main detergent dispenser to fully remove the old assembly.
13
To prepare the new fabric softener dispenser and faucet switch assembly for installation, slide the spring clamp over the end of the hose.
14
Now connect the hose to the detergent dispenser port and secure it with the clamp.
15
Snap the wire connector into the slot in the main top.
16
Align the left side of the fabric softener dispenser assembly first, then snap the assembly into place in the top.
17
Reposition the main top and re-thread the two rear screws securing the top.
18
Realign the access plate and secure it with the screw.
19
Connect the faucet switch wire connector.
20
Reconnect the user interface control wire connector to the main control board.
21
Insert the rear control panel housing clips into the rear slots in the main top first, then snap the front clips into place.
22
Re-thread the two rear screws to fully secure.
23
Insert the tabs on the front of the fabric softener dispenser bezel under the main top first, then snap the bezel into place.
24
Move the washer back against the wall.
25
Plug the appliance's power cord back in, and the washer should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the fabric softener dispenser assembly on a Whirlpool top-loading washing machine, model WTW7120HW0. The most common reason for replacing this part is if the softener is not dispensing 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 fabric softener dispenser and faucet switch assembly in this Whirlpool top load washer, you will need a quarter inch nut driver, needle nose pliers, and a putty knife.
2
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance's power cord.
3
Have an assistant help you to move the washer away from the wall.
4
Detach the fabric softener dispenser bezel.
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 connector so you can set the control panel assembly aside.
8
Disconnect the faucet switch wire connector and depress the tabs to push the connector through the slot in the main top.
9
Now unthread the two rear screws securing the main top, as well as the screw securing the access plate.
10
Remove the plate.
11
With the lid open, pull the main top forward, then lift up and depress the two retaining tabs to release the fabric softener dispenser and faucet switch assembly.
12
Use the needle nose pliers to release the spring clamp to detach the hose from the main detergent dispenser to fully remove the old assembly.
13
To prepare the new fabric softener dispenser and faucet switch assembly for installation, slide the spring clamp over the end of the hose.
14
Now connect the hose to the detergent dispenser port and secure it with the clamp.
15
Snap the wire connector into the slot in the main top.
16
Align the left side of the fabric softener dispenser assembly first, then snap the assembly into place in the top.
17
Reposition the main top and re-thread the two rear screws securing the top.
18
Realign the access plate and secure it with the screw.
19
Connect the faucet switch wire connector.
20
Reconnect the user interface control wire connector to the main control board.
21
Insert the rear control panel housing clips into the rear slots in the main top first, then snap the front clips into place.
22
Re-thread the two rear screws to fully secure.
23
Insert the tabs on the front of the fabric softener dispenser bezel under the main top first, then snap the bezel into place.
24
Move the washer back against the wall.
25
Plug the appliance's power cord back in, and the washer should be ready for use.
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