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W18FA1C Magic Chef Washer - Instructions

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Intermittent problem with lid switch, no high speed spin/pump out
Disconnect power, unsnap and raise machine top cover w/lid, remove old switch - two screws under lid, taking care to not drop loose actuator lever into machine. Remove control panel back and disconnect switch wire connector. Intall new switch, taking care to not drop loose actuator lever into machine, connect switch wires inside control panel. Replace panel cover and lower machine top cover w/lid and snap into place, reconnect power, verify operation...
Parts Used:
Lid Switch Kit
  • Linda from La Porte, IN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Lid switch had deteriated over time and no longer made contact
removed the screw holding the actuator, ordered the new part and replaced it when it arrived. Shipping was really fast and I even received it one day early.
Parts Used:
Lid Switch Actuator - Black
  • James from Rochester, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
10 of 12 people found this instruction helpful.
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Both outside door handles turned very beige
Everything worked perfectly---thanks to the suggestion of your call center agent. She suggested that since the replacement door handles were no longer available, I should consider repainting them--it worked like a charm. Please tell her she was a life saver. We rent that house in Fl and my returning tenants had complained about the discoloring refer handles. Thank you
Parts Used:
Spray Paint - 12 oz. - White
  • Howard from Boynton Beach, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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Washer Spin Cycle Stopped
Removed the screw from the side of the lid of the washer. Took off the old Lid Switch Actuator and screwed in the new one. Took a little elbow grease because the old screw was tight but no longer than 15 minutes tops.
Parts Used:
Lid Switch Actuator - Black
  • Diana from La Mirada, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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lid switch acuator broke and some cycles would not work
unscrew the screw holding the broken part in the lid to remove the old part and tighten the screw to a firm position to hold the new piece in place. Now working fine.
Parts Used:
Lid Switch Actuator - Black
  • Brian from Woodbury, MN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
5 of 6 people found this instruction helpful.
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Leaking water inlet hoses.
Removed the old hoses and screwed on the new hoses.
Parts Used:
Inlet Hose - 5 FT
  • Helen from NASHUA, NH
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
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actuater broke and I replaced it in 5 minutes
unscrewed screw holding old actuater in and replaced it whith the new part.
Parts Used:
Lid Switch Actuator - Black
  • Thomas from Clayton, NJ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Activator device broken off
Easy repair - with the use of a phillips screwdriver, simply remove the old device and replace with the new
Parts Used:
Lid Switch Actuator - Black
  • Sonya from VAIL, AZ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Old hot water inlet hose had budge at both ends.
Turn water off at the inlet valve of hose you are replacing. Disconnect inlet hose the washer and let water drain out in a bucket. Then remove old hose. Replace new hose to inlet valve then washer . Use pliers to tighten both ends. Turn on water to check leaks at both ends of hose.
Parts Used:
Inlet Hose - 5 FT
  • Jimmy from MEMPHIS, TN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers
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Washer wouldn't spin because the switch on the lid broke
I unscrewed the old lid switch and screwed on the new switch in seriously 2 minutes!
Parts Used:
Lid Switch Actuator - Black
  • Rachelle from Eagle Mountain, UT
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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a small plastic engage part was broke off that allows the washer to engage in each cycle
just a matter of 1 screw to remove and replace part ordered part 1 day and came in next day with regular mail. was a surprise for my daughter, she went on vacation and i fixed while she was gone. she was using different items to place in slot to engage each cycle.
Parts Used:
Lid Switch Actuator - Black
  • Teresa from Eminence, KY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Machine making grinding noise and vibrating excessively
Followed existing instruction to get tub and transmission out of the machine but we couldn't get the transmission free. Wound up taking the tub with the transmission attached to an appliance dealter who said we needed to remove the retaining clip on the bearing at the top of the transmission (inside the tub). We didn't have the tool to do that so we left it at the service center (60 miles from our location) and paid $291 for the repair then had to reassemble the unit when we got it home.
Parts Used:
Spin Bearing
  • John from Silverton, CO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    More than 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
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Lid switch actuator chipped off
Unscrewed one screw and replaced with new part.
Parts Used:
Lid Switch Actuator - Black
  • Sandra from Killeen, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Pad missing from both front legs which made washer dance around the room
Easy as pie but had to cut one with hack saw to remove as it would not unscrew. Rust was the problem. Hack saw was the cure. Otherwise repair would have taken 5 minutes Washer now works as it did as a new appliance.
Parts Used:
Leveling Leg and Pad
  • Michael from DeSoto, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Wrench (Adjustable)
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