ApplianceWhirlpool Washer
Model
Level of DifficultyEasy
Time to do repair15 - 30 mins
Age of Appliance5 - 10 years
Tools PliersNutdriverScrew drivers
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Unplug power cord amd remove hoses. Remember or mark hot and cold. Remove screws (2), one on either side of control panel at the lower right and left. At the rear top remove two screws (one from either side). Slide control panel slightly forward (plastic feet attach it to top of washer). Pull up and lay control panel aside (still connected by timer wires.) Rear panel is connected by two spring clips under control panel. Slide screw driver under the middle of each and gently pry up. This loosens top portion of back panel of washer. Two screws hold Inlet Valve and two push on electrical connectors and connected to Inlet solenoids. Remove electrical connectors and remember which go to which. Remove hose on back of inlet valve with pliers. Reinstall new valve in reverse. Reattach back panel, reattach clips, put control panel back in slots on top of washer, reattach two top screws at rear of control panel, replace two screws at bottom of control panel (DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN-WILL BREAK PLASTIC CONTROL PANEL). Reattach power and hoses. 15-30 minutes tops.
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Part Number: PS348481