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56221B0WW General Electric Washer - Instructions

All Instructions for the 56221B0WW
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Washer wouldn't spin, repairman said replace transmission.
5 of 7 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Justine from Cardiff, CA
  • Difficult
  • 1- 2 hours
  • Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
Pretty much the entire machine has to come apart to replace a transmission. The thing to know that no one mentioned is that the hub nut is reverse threaded - that means righty loosey.
Even if I had known, I tried it both ways and I doubt I could have gotten it off without the chisel as the others also had to do. Split ring was also f rozen in place by hard water and soap scum so had to break that cheesey piece of aluminum off also. If you are taking apart your washer, I advise ordering these 2 parts so you will have them after you destroy the old ones trying to get to the part you need to fix.

Thanks to parts select for the exploded diagram!
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Very loud noise during spin cycle
4 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Norm from LIBERTY, KS
  • Easy
  • 1- 2 hours
  • Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
I watched the video and disassembled the machine pretty much the way the video showed. There were a few differences but nothing big. The noise sounded like a dry bearing but wasn't sure where it was. Read the responses and it said it was the tub bearing washer. It made some sense if it was metal on metal. It was a dry bearing (should have listened to my common sense, but these guys know more than I do when it comes to washer repair) on the transmission that had been ruined because of a leaky tub seal, which I also replaced. The transmission was not available at the time of repair (but is now) but that kind of investment may be better in a new unit. There is a video on YouTube that shows you how to replace the bearing, BUT it requires someone with some mechanical knowledge. I'll try it later in the year and if it doesn't work we'll have to purchase a new unit.
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some leak
5 of 7 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Roberto from Nokesville, VA
  • Really Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Screw drivers, Wrench set
First, remove the old water pump by disconnecting the respective hose, then wipe the area where the pump was, and proceeded to connect the new water pump, of course I did all this with the machine disconnected from the power electric, then proceeded to connect the inlet hoses of hot water and cold water, electricity connected to the machi ne and did a test with clothes in the washing machine. and now everything is going well, thanks for your valuable help.
sincerely, a satisfied customer
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Discharge Hose was eaten through by a rodent
5 of 7 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Timothy Rathman from CHETEK, WI
  • Really Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers
R&R Leaking/Damaged Hose and replaced it with the new one. One thing to be aware of is that after removing screws from the discharge hose upon removing the damaged one there was some water that did not expel from the unit so there was about a cup of water that came out. After removing the leaking hose you will need to remove the retaining plastic piece so that it can be placed on the replacement hose. Or if you ordered one put it on the hose so that it can retain the end of the hose in the washer. The anti-siphon clip is located about half way up the back of the washer it simply clips in place.
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1)pump leak damage,2) water over fill and leak water out the top
14 of 34 people found this instruction helpful.
  • elie from Santa barbara, CA
  • Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench set
First I disconnect the power and then I pull the front cover and replace the water pump, drain hose, and the inlet hose this was fixed and straight easy job.My second problem was the overfill problem witch I took the knobs cover and I replace the water level switch.This job was also easy but did not fix my problem.
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Machine would not agitate.
4 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Butch from WATER VALLEY, MS
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Wrench set
Remove agitator. Remove coupling. Reinstall new coupling. Reinstall agitator. My only problem was the 7 day delay in getting the part. I expected 2-day delivery.
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Leak
4 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Tom from VERMILLION, SD
  • Really Easy
  • More than 2 hours
  • Nutdriver, Socket set
You tube is the only way to go!
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Broke the knob off my mother-in-law's washer
4 of 5 people found this instruction helpful.
  • MARIA from CEDARHURST, NY
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Pliers
It was really easy. I removed the broken part of the knob from the metal center knob assembly. Cleaned out the "teeth" of the inner knob assembly to remove any debris from the plastic part that broke. I made sure that the metal center knob assembly was pulled out all the way (using the pliers). I inserted the new knob making sure that the knob lined up with the arrow on the dial. Then turned it slightly to ensure that the "teeth" fit together properly. While holding the handle in place, I used the pliers to slide the clip into the slot to keep the knob in place. Once it clicked into place... I was DONE!
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Water would overflow the machine and flood
4 of 5 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Goran from Longview, TX
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Problem was intermittent. It would happen once a month or so. Eventually I set next to the machine and kept turning it On and OFF through cycles for about a half an hour until it failed and I was able to confirm that problem was with the water valve.

Buying and replacing the water valve was easy.

WARNING: UNPLUG THE WASHING MACHINE FROM THE WALL BEFORE ATEMPTING ANY ELECTRICAL WORK ON YOUR WASHING MACHINE!
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The unit was moving all over the place
4 of 5 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Ronald from NIAGARA FALLS, NY
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers
I watched the video from the web site and the one that came with my invoice. This made it very easy to fix.I got the tools that I needed and went to town on the repair.
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The Knob Broke Off. We Glued It On But It Still Didnt Work Right.We Still Had To Manually Turn The Dial. When I Saw This Site It Showed A Diagram And I Figured Out What Was Wrong.
5 of 8 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Cheryl from Erie, PA
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Pliers
Just took the dail off and put the knob on and slid the clip on. It was harder to take the glue off that we put on the knob!!
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Pump was leaking due to a crack
4 of 5 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Josh from Ventura, CA
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
We pulled off the bottom cover to access the pump. The washer was on its back and that made it easier to reach. There was two hose clamps to pull off along with the two electrical parts. Very easy to replace.
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Agitator had little to no movement
4 of 5 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Paul from saint Clair Shores, MI
  • A Bit Difficult
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Wrench set
I removed agitator by pulling it up until it unsnaped.

I removed the old agitator coupling by removing the bolt and pulling up while twisting it.

The new coupling looks different than the old part but fits the same.

I pressed the new coupler on to the agitator shaft, reinstalled bolt and pressed agitator o n the agitator coupler until it snaped into place.

Washer runs like new!
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the water level was totaly undercontrol.
6 of 11 people found this instruction helpful.
  • EDGAR from MIRAMAR, FL
  • A Bit Difficult
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers
I removed the front panel, disconect the Level Pressure Switch and conect the new one, the only thing that took me most of the tima was calibrate the instrument.
whene you disconct the hose that goes in th side of the L P S. to replace it for the new one you have to be care full. FIrst install the new part, then before you conect the hose let the machine fill up with water up to the firt level ( small load), to do this,calculate the water amount, then blow the hose to leave the hose free off air to create, a vacume then install it on the original position.
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water leak in hose
4 of 5 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Steven from Holbrook, NY
  • A Bit Difficult
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
First I located the trouble. I noticed that it was water leaking and figured it had to be a hose. I took the front panel off of the washer and after noticing that the drain hose had a slight hole in it, realized that I could fix it and save myself a repair call. I undid the two hose clamps and removed the hose. I went to a local repai r shop that could not guarantee the right part. I went online and found Parts Select.com. I entered minimal information and the picture of the item that I was looking for, the Drain Inlet Hose, was staring at me! Within 3 business days and less than 20 dollars spent, I repaired my washing machine. The total time spent to repair after I received the hose took about 10 minutes. I will definitely use parts select .com and recommend to all my friends and family. Thank you.
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All Instructions for the 56221B0WW
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