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LA5380XPW2 Whirlpool Washer - Instructions

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It was the heat safety switch in the old drive motor
It was fairly easy a few tight spaces to reach in but all in all it was pretty straight forward
Parts Used:
Belt Drive Motor Kit with Capacitor
  • Andrew from HATTIESBURG, MS
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
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hose split
Pulled washer out from wall removed clamp and old drain hose addnew hose replaced clamp put washer back in plact connected drain to outlet simple operation
Parts Used:
Drain Hose with Clamp
  • Sam from Sharon, TN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers
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wrong part (timer)
The part I was sent was not for my washing machine. It didn't fit my washer. The only part that fits is the hole for the screw. It does not fit all the way down though. Can only attach it to the top of the screw. I'm using it, but it's definitely not for this machine as it does not fit right at all and does not even look like the one that broke. I use it along with a screwdriver to get the machine to operate.
Parts Used:
Timer Knob
  • Peggy from Plantation, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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water wouldn't run out of washer
Two screws holding top, unhook wire conector. remove cabinet,replace switch. Reassemble.
Parts Used:
Lid Switch
  • James from Richmond, VA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Dryer would not start.
My dryer is 35 years old and thought this was it, but I googled the question and found out it was the door switch. Orderd the part and received it very fast and didn't want to wait for my husband to come home so I went on you tube and found a video how to open dryer and change switch. I did it in about 30 min. and yes it is now perfect again. No problems. I just unscrewed the old switch and put the new one in. Maybe I'll get another 35 years out of this machine. :o) Thanks for making it so easy.
Parts Used:
Lid Switch
  • Victoria from Roslyn Heights, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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The switch was not working so got a new switch
Unfortunately after i replaced the new switch the drier worked well. After it stopped for the 2nd time we wanted to put a load and start the swit lost contact. It was not working.It lost the contact with the circuit. No clicking sound the drier not functional. I guess need a new switch?
Parts Used:
Lid Switch
  • satyavenkata from Bentonville, AR
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
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Old drainage hose had a break in it.
Removed broken hose and replaced with new hose. My washer will be 21 years old in January.
Parts Used:
Drain Hose with Clamp
  • Virginia from SNELLVILLE, GA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers
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plastic cover came off rear leveling leg
slipped new rear leveling legs into leveling fixture. Fit even though it wasn't specified to be the right part for this old washer.
Parts Used:
Rear Leveling Leg
  • david from SEVERNA PARK, MD
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
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Dryer would not start, timer had no power to it.
Raise the top off of the dryer with a flat blade screwdriver in each front corner of the dryer. Disconnect power to the dryer. Remove old switch and install new switch. Test door and proper operation of dryer.
Parts Used:
Lid Switch
  • Billy from NEW BERN, NC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 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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Door switch would not let dryer operate
Move dryer away from wall. Unplug the dryer. Open the hinge top from the front edges of dryer. Remove the two screws holding the filter channel onto the top of dryer. Lean the top of dryer back away from the front . Open the dryer door, Locate switch from the top looking into the dryer top opening where you have just leaning the top back out of your way. Unplug the wire from the old switch. remove the old switch and bracket using the flat blade screwdriver for screw removal.
Place the wire on the new switch using the normally open contacts. place switch on bracket and gently position the bracket and switch over the holes designed for the switch and tighten screws using the new Phillips head screws sent with the new switch. place the top back into place and replace the filter channel screws plug in the dryer and job finished. easy as 1-2-3
Parts Used:
Lid Switch
  • George from Rio Communities, NM
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Old outgoing water hose leaking
1. Need mop, bucket to catch leftover water in machine before you remove old hose. 2. Removed old hose by removing clamp. 3. Dried up any remaining water around fixture before attaching new hose. 4. Slide clamp to bottom of hose before attaching to machine. 5. Attached hose and clamp to machine where old hose was removed from. Make sure clamp is secure. (Please note that clamp that came with the new hose was too big. I used the old one. Worked perfectly). 6. Finally run a little water in you washer, then run out to test tightness and there is no leaks.
Parts Used:
Drain Hose with Clamp
  • Mary from BIRMINGHAM, AL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers
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Won't pump out the water
Order the part and put the new part on and put the washing machine cabinet back on and check the washer for the water filled up and then it's starting to go on the spin cycles.
Parts Used:
Lid Switch
  • Victor from NORFOLK, VA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Would not drain
Replaced lid switch, but problem still continued.
Parts Used:
Lid Switch
  • Robert from SANDWICH, IL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Wrench set
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Rats chewed through hose.
New hose was perfect, went on easy.
Parts Used:
Drain Hose with Clamp
  • Bobb from SANTA BARBARA, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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All Instructions for the LA5380XPW2
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