DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the control knob on a Whirlpool top-loading washing machine. The most common reasons for replacing the control knob are when it is lost or broken.
All of the information for this control knob replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, Crosley, Roper
Step-By-Step Instructions1
To replace a control knob on your washer, first remove the old knob if still intact. You can use string or wire to help pull it off.
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Install the new control knob by simply positioning it on the switch stem and pushing down to secure.
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Once installed, confirm that the knob activates the switch properly.