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52190117 General Electric Washer - Instructions

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Handle plate would'nt turn
2 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Karla from Boothbay Harbor, ME
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
Pulled off the handle with the kneedle nose pliers replaced the plastic piece in that, then pulled off the plate that turns the machine on and just snapped the new one on. Only took seconds and saved alot of money. Considering just to have a repair man come to see what was wrong would have cost me $88.00.
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Cold water was not coming in very quickly in fact fill time went to about an hour
1 person found this instruction helpful.
  • Bob from CEDAR PARK, TX
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Pliers, Wrench (Adjustable)
turn off water outlets, unplugged unit then removed water hoses, then removed the screws from the plate on the washer then removed the valve from the plate then unscrewed the clamp for the water inlet to the washer then removed the hose. then carefully removed the wire clips putting each one on the same connector on the new valve, then pu t everything back like I did when I took it apart and it works great.
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It wouldn't spin!
1 person found this instruction helpful.
  • Eric from Cedar Park, TX
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Socket set
Could smell burning rubber as it tried to spin, so figured it was the belt. No, I did no do it the hard way by removing the screws etc. I threaded the belt on the pulleys on one side, and slowly turned them, using my fingers to force thread the belt into place. Worked like a charm.
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loud noise when spining
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  • nydia from melbourne, FL
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Wrench set
I did watch the video, that Parts Select included in an email. After that just follow the instructions in the video. You do need two people to do the job, since the belt needs to be tight. One for holding and one to tight the screws.
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Washer not filling with cold water
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  • Laura from AURORA, CO
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers
I emptied the washer and unplugged it from the wall. Then i pulled it out so I could get behind it. Next unscrewed the water hoses from the washer. Removed the plate holding the water inlet valve by unscrewing 2 screws holding it to the machine (I used Vise Grip/pliers). Note which side of plate goes up/outward so you can put it bac k on! Removed 2 more screws that hold the valve to the plate. Remove clamp from valve end to disconnect valve from tubing with a screwdriver. I was able to remove the tubing with a twisting motion even though my washer is way over 10 years old. Remove 4 electrical clips from the valve by pulling them out, (REMEMBER the order of the electrical wires!!). Install new valve by doing this in reverse. Then run test cycle, success and saved hundreds of dollars!
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valve was stuck open
2 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Robert from Falling Waters, WV
  • Really Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Wrench set
This is the second time I have replaced this part. This time, I knew exactly what to do...the first time took longer. We have hard water here and also sediment in the water. Over time, the valve will not shut off the water.

Shutting off the water and unplugging the machine, and opening the back of the washer (every screw was th e same size, thankfully. I didn't have to change socket sized) First I removed the two screws that hold the element in place. I then pulled the element out about 3 inches and then I unscrewed the hose clamp and I then pulled the element out about 3 inches and disconnected the two wires one at a time. I reconnected each one as I disconnected it from the old one. That way I knew I had it attached to the correct post. Reconnected the hose and reclamped it. Then I reattached the unit back into the washer and rescrewed everything back in place. The washers, I put in the end of the hoses before reattaching to the faucets. Attached the hoses to the machine and plugged it in the outlet.
It has been working ever since! (of course, I knew it would!) This machine is 25 years old and still going strong!
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Washer wouldn't agitate, spin, or drain
1 person found this instruction helpful.
  • Karen from BALTIMORE, MD
  • Very Difficult
  • More than 2 hours
  • Screw drivers, Socket set
Unfortunately, this washer doesn't have a front panel: to get to the belt, removed the back panel. Unfortunately, you can't get to the belt from there either, unless you turn the washing machine upside down. Since the top of the washer is not level (control panel sticks up), the washer needs to be tipped upside down onto something the was her lid rests on, but keeps the control panel off the ground. We used...a sled. Unfortunately, since it didn't drain the last time used, even though we bailed the tub, there was still a fair amount of water that drained out once upside down. This is a heavy washer - took 3 of us tipping it over carefully onto the sled. We unbolted the motor, put in new belt, but needed to put a piece of the shifter arm assembly in place, which came loose. Took 2 sets of hands to accomplish all this. Works now - 2 small loads of laundry done successfully.
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Gear oil leaking from transmission seal
1 person found this instruction helpful.
  • Samih from CLIFTON, NJ
  • Really Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
i Had washer up side down took puly out and transmission seal out used screw driver install your part add seal on it tap it back in used socket added quartz of gear oil90 as recommended put every thig back it good experience and saved hundreds of dollars for new ones thank so much for ur video and ur technical people on your site
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Washer was not agitating or spinning
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  • Joseph from BETHESDA, MD
  • Very Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Wrench set
I followed the instructions on your website to diagnose the problem, select the part needed for the repair, and fix the problem. Everything was as described in the video.
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Oil-soaked drive belt split; wouldn't move agitator
3 of 8 people found this instruction helpful.
  • james r from cincinnati, OH
  • A Bit Difficult
  • 1- 2 hours
  • Nutdriver, Wrench (Adjustable)
Pulled washer away from wall. Observed problem. Ordered belt. Went on vacation. Cut belt in two to remove. Removed flex coupling to pump. Tried to force new belt onto big sheave, but couldn't really access properly. With help, tipped washer onto its front. Then access permitted forcing new belt onto big sheave by turning (only one d irection permitted by gear box). Most of time spent cleaning up oil from gearbox which dripped on floor and splattered on back wall. Wonder how long 15 yr old gearbox will last?
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smelt rubber burning, diagnosed it as a belt
7 of 20 people found this instruction helpful.
  • CATHERINE from POCONO LAKE, PA
  • Very Difficult
  • More than 2 hours
  • Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
Turns out it wasn't the belt. The belt was fine, worked without water, replaced in washer spot, reconnected water, worked fine. Put clothes in, wouldn't agitate, smelt burning again.
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Washing machine tub would not fill up on rinse cycle.
1 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
  • David from Norfolk, VA
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Replaced the water control valve (the thing the washer hoses connect to on the back of the washer) There were 3 bolts that had to be removed and once the part was loose, there were four wires attached, I disconnect each wire from the old part and reconnected to the new part at the same time to keep from getting the wires mixed up. Then I bolted the new part back in place...worked perfect. Total cost of repair was less than 30 bucks...
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The valve the controls hot water coming into the washer no longer passed hot water through.
1 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
  • JAMES from LOUISVILLE, KY
  • Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
I looked up the part on line, ordered it and installed. Veru easy since the part that needed repair was right out in the open.
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washer knob was broken
1 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Lori from Manchester, VT
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
simply replaced the old knob with the new one.
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Water leaking out of the bottom of the washer
1 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Edwardo from Borrego Springs, CA
  • Really Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
I own a vacation rental two hours from my home. Our guests
said that there was water coming out from under the washer.
I called our local handyman Lolo who is very bright. He came
over and looked at the washer and saw that a plastic part was leaking. He got on your website and put the part number in and we had our part wit hin two or three days of ordering it.
I was impressed by your having this older part-maybe 15 year old washer,the fast delivery since we didn't do it by rush order. I also didn't have to hire an expensive repair service company. We are back in business thanks to your quick service and delivery. We will use you again in the future for sure.
Best Regards,
Trish W Haskell
Borrego Springs, CA
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