11021492310 Kenmore Washer - Instructions

The instructions that came with the part were worthless. Essentially, unplug, put in new part, plug it back in. I spent a considerable amount of time on the internet and finally found a video showing how to open the top. Unlike other models, it is held down by clamps in the back rather than clips in the front. Once finding this inform ... Read more ation the installation was simple. Remove the clamps and the back of the console, slide the top forward and lift, remove and replace the lock and reassemble. You don't even have to remove the hoses.

Remove top of washer 5min R&R cable 20 min total time 25 min.

Remove small screws on back of top on both sides, slide top forward. No need to remove water hoses. Lift top up to expose switch safety mechanism (black plastic) on front underside of top. Undo screws holding switch mechanism. remove plate cover from back of top and unplug wiring harness. Thread new wireing harness and plug through hole ... Read more in top and plug in to plug receptor.

I followed the online video, removed the old part and replaced it with the new part. My washer is working perfectly. It took about an hour to reset.

Unplug washer. Remove 4 screws from the small plates that hold top to body of washer. Remove cover plate from back of top. Lift top from base and support it on its back. Remove lid lock mechanism. Unplug connector from its socket at the back of the lid. In reverse order install the new lid latch,

Removed old striker ( 2 Phillips head screws ) replaced with new striker with the 2 screws and was done, easy fix...

This product comes in a bottle with a brush like Liquid Paper. It goes on incredibly easy. A second coat might be needed. I wanted to prevent rust from setting in so I covered the scratches and dings. The paint is a little brighter since my washer is 10 years old but it still looks great.

Remove the front panel and back panel unplug the part unscrewed the part and replace it with the new one

Pull the washer out from wall
Unplug the Washer
Close the supply line valves
Unscrew the supply lines, use bucket to catch line water
Remove 1 cover plate for elec lines (1 screw)
Remove 2 screws on edge of back plate for control panel
Slide long blade under front of control panel corners, pop the lock clips< ... Read more br />Lay control panel forward - controls down
Compare new and old part - looks the same, wires, etc
Remove center screw on back plate cover to remove it
Unplug the elec wires connecting the valves and the control panel
Remove 2 screws holding the water valve outlet
swap out the old values for new valves
Reverse the process - step backwards and reassemble
Took me 36 minutes.
Tested the washer for Hot fill and later cold - both work

I checked out the reviews and the recommendation of these "professionals", replaced the part easy enough when it came in. However, it didn't solve the problem. Got an actual professional to come in and see what the problem was, and they determined that gear oil was being leaked and it wasn't worth replacing.

Tried to get a re ... Read more fund and return the part. Was told absolutely not. The money back guarantee is a lie.

Nothing to it. Just remember to put the insert in the knob, NOT on the selector stem. Line up the flat part of the insert with the flat part of the stem and push the knob in place.

Don NOT ram it on the selector stem. When it's seated, don't push any more. That's all there is to it. It works. If the pointer on the knob indicat ... Read more es the selector is lined up correctly, but it isn't, the problem is the selector, not the knob.

slipped the new drain hose on and with locking plyers slipped the wire clap in place after three trys

First I found and reviewed videos on line to do the repair for my machine and when I actually did it the videos made it simple to do. Always look for videos of the installation for your machine or appliance and the job will go easy

Found common diagnosis and instructions on internet. It is not difficult to replace.
Unfortunately, this new latch assembly did not fix the problem.

Watched a video