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54140 - Instructions

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Dryer knob broke
8 of 12 people found this instruction helpful.
  • DENNIS from ORLEANS, IN
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
This story first. I went to local hardware where I purchased the dryer over 10 years ago and asked them if they could get me a new knob. I had the model number and serial number. They said sure can, but they are expensive. They told me that the knob was around $20. and that the shipping would be $10-$15. . Both was under $14.00 at this si te. Just alined the knob up on the stem and pushed it on. THANKS!!
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pump was leaking
6 of 7 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Silvio from Valley Cottage, NY
  • Really Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Screw drivers, Socket set
Tilted the washing machine, removed 4 hoses from the pump and the drive connector;
removed 3 nuts that hold the pump; install
the new pump and put back the hoses; to be safe, I unplugged the electric
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Washer would fill with water but would not operate!
5 of 5 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Terry from Lyons, KS
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Pliers
I removed the four hoses that were connected to it, then I removed the three screws holding the pump in place. Then I removed the drive adapter that was connecting the pump to the motor. I then did everything in reverse order to install the new pump and everything worked just fine. Thanks!
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Knob would not advance timer / cycle selector.
6 of 9 people found this instruction helpful.
  • bob from forestdale, MA
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
After pulling the knob out ( on position) a white retainer clip was visible behind the knob. Using a paper clip bent in to a "J" shape I was able to easily remove the retainer clip and knob . The old knob had several stripped teeth that caused the problem. The new knob came with the retainer clip installed . The knob slipped on and locke d in position.
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Stopped pumping water
4 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Martha from Frazeysburg, OH
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Husband did it. Tipped machine onto its front. Took out some screws and disconnected a wire and removed hoses from pump. Then put it all back and it is as good as new. This is the second pump in two years, but it beats the price of a new machine.
Your service is excellent. Both times, I have ordered the part is here the next m orning. Never have had such service from anywhere else. I am telling all my friends about your web site.
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Replace Water Pump
5 of 7 people found this instruction helpful.
  • thomas from bloomsburg, PA
  • Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench set
Unplug the machine. Turn it face down. Take the back off. Take the four hoses off the pump. Unscrew the screw holding the connection to the motor and carefully slide the brace off without bending it. Remove the 3 screws holding the pump on. Take the old pump out. Screw the 3 screws back on. Attach the drive mechanism with the clam p carefully being sure to even it out under the clamp as you tighten it. Reattach the hoses. One of my hoses leaked after wards so I had to trim a half inch off to get a better grab on the pump. Put the back on and stand her up. Plug it in and test her out.
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Leaking Water Pump
4 of 5 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Roy from Bellevue, NE
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Pliers, Socket set
Repair was relativly simple. I read previous customer direction submissions. I found that laying the front of the washing macine down removing the back panel gave easy access to the water pump. Remove all 4 hoses first then with a 11/32nd socket remove the top 3 screws that are holding up the pump. At the bottom of the pump unscrew the cl amp until the pump will slide out of the rubber stabelizer.(Leave stabelizer attached to the motor) Remove the pump and in reverse order replace with new pump leaving the back cover off of the machine. Set the washing machine upright and check for leeks. After checking for leeks attach the back panel onto the washing machine.
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the knob had cracked after 12 years of service
4 of 5 people found this instruction helpful.
  • linda from lake hiawatha, NJ
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
i placed the knob on and voila it worked again. the knob was a bit pricey with shipping almost 25.00 but the dryer is 12 years or more old and it is the first repair i had to make so i am very pleased with the dryer and the new knob! the on line photos made it very easy to make sure i was ordering the correct knob with all the views. keep up the good work! very satisfied!
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knob was getting hard to turn so I ordered a new knob.
4 of 5 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Bertram from Woods Hole, MA
  • A Bit Difficult
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Pliers
had to pull knob out to see the clip locking the knob to the post.
finally got the clip out, pulled knob off sand put on new knob with new clip
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Started leaking from boot edge
4 of 5 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Jason from Colwich, KS
  • Really Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
Popped the top by pushing in front clips with screwdrivers. Removed spin shield. Removed agitator and hub cover (all by hand). Used 12pt. socket to remove three bolts holding the tub. Pulled up tub (difficult b/c of weight and slippery residue). Loosened clamps w/ nutdriver and removed boot. Scrubbed clamps clean and reinstalled eve rything.
Forgot to get clamps really snug, so it dripped a little. Did everything second time, but before replacing tub, did a leak check by running a load. Worked great. Good luck.
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Washer did not spin well
4 of 5 people found this instruction helpful.
  • walter from Blairstown, NJ
  • A Bit Difficult
  • 1- 2 hours
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
Removed the back of the machine and then flipped the machine on the side and loosened the motor to get the old belt off. A piece came out so we had to check the schematics online to figure out where it went. We believe it was the out-of-balance cut off switch. So to fix that we unplugged the motor assembly and took it out. I also had to fish the spring out of the vacuum, no small task. The worst part was that the belt was so deteriorated that it was super greasy and the carpet ended up a mess. We replaced the motor and belt and now it actually gets the water out of the clothes. Simply Green cleaner was used for the rug and after some strong elbow grease it was cleaned. If not for the mess and the other part and the vacuum snafu, I would have labeled this as easy.
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Full of water and smell like something was burning
4 of 5 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Charles from Albany, IN
  • Really Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Socket set
This was my daughter's washing machine. I looked at the back of the machine to see if there was an opening to get to the parts. Since the back is all closed up. I knew the front had to come off. I pride up, and I pride out, and finally the front popped off. After taking the front cover off the washer. I could see the belt was all chewed u p. We ordered a new belt from partselect and got it a day early. I tried to pry the belt on without loosening up anything. I couldn't get it. So I loosened the four bolts on the motor mount and slid the motor backwards towards the other pulley. I put the belt on both pulleys and pried the motor forward to tightened the belt up. Then tightened all four bolts. Put the front guard back on and tried the washer to see if we had any other problems.
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Washer would pump but not spin.
3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Thomas from ST PETERSBURG, FL
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Socket set, Wrench set
Viewed video on installation of new belt. A little awkward to get to the rear bolts, but used a wrench with success. Now washer spins correctly. Thank you.
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Part was leaking
4 of 6 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Warren from Columbus, GA
  • Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Socket set, Wrench set
Laid washer face down, unscrewed the 3 screws holding part to brackets. Removed the hose connections to the pump part. loosened the clamp around the base of the pump and pulled the part out. inserted new pump, tightened the clamp, reconnected the hoses, and bolted the part to the brackets. First time through, one of the hoses was not tight enough, so we put a new clamp on it and it worked fine.
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broken control knob
3 of 5 people found this instruction helpful.
  • andrew from Nantucket, MA
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver
repair was quick and part came quickly. I was very satisfied.
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