W18FY1C Magic Chef Washer - Instructions
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Intermittent problem with lid switch, no high speed spin/pump out
48 of 63 people
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Linda from La Porte, IN
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Disconnect power, unsnap and raise machine top cover w/lid, remove old switch - two screws under lid, taking care to not drop loose actuator lever into machine. Remove control panel back and disconnect switch wire connector. Intall new switch, taking care to not drop loose actuator lever into machine, connect switch wires inside control
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panel. Replace panel cover and lower machine top cover w/lid and snap into place, reconnect power, verify operation...
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Lid switch had deteriated over time and no longer made contact
10 of 12 people
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James from Rochester, NY
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
removed the screw holding the actuator, ordered the new part and replaced it when it arrived. Shipping was really fast and I even received it one day early.
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Washer Spin Cycle Stopped
7 of 9 people
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Diana from La Mirada, CA
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Removed the screw from the side of the lid of the washer. Took off the old Lid Switch Actuator and screwed in the new one. Took a little elbow grease because the old screw was tight but no longer than 15 minutes tops.
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lid switch acuator broke and some cycles would not work
5 of 6 people
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Brian from Woodbury, MN
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
unscrew the screw holding the broken part in the lid to remove the old part and tighten the screw to a firm position to hold the new piece in place. Now working fine.
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Leaking water inlet hoses.
4 of 6 people
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Helen from NASHUA, NH
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
Removed the old hoses and screwed on the new hoses.
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actuater broke and I replaced it in 5 minutes
6 of 14 people
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Thomas from Clayton, NJ
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
unscrewed screw holding old actuater in and replaced it whith the new part.
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My 24 year old Maytag performance washer started occasionally not agitating. Eventually it did not agitate at all but would spin.
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Loretta from LEBANON JCT, KY
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
The lid switch is on the right side top of the washer under the lid. I took a putty knife and found the clips that hold the top of the washer and pushed them to release it. I then lifted it up to fully see the lid switch. I unplugged the washer from the wall socket and took out the 2 screws that holds the lid switch in. Then unplugged the
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lid switch from its electrical connection and put the new one in its place. Washer is working great so far.
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Activator device broken off
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Sonya from VAIL, AZ
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Easy repair - with the use of a phillips screwdriver, simply remove the old device and replace with the new
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Old hot water inlet hose had budge at both ends.
2 of 5 people
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Jimmy from MEMPHIS, TN
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers
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.
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Washer wouldn't spin because the switch on the lid broke
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Rachelle from Eagle Mountain, UT
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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I unscrewed the old lid switch and screwed on the new switch in seriously 2 minutes!
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a small plastic engage part was broke off that allows the washer to engage in each cycle
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Teresa from Eminence, KY
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
just a matter of 1 screw to remove and replace part ordered part 1 day and came in next day with regular mail. was a surprise for my daughter, she went on vacation and i fixed while she was gone. she was using different items to place in slot to engage each cycle.
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Lid switch actuator chipped off
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Sandra from Killeen, TX
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Unscrewed one screw and replaced with new part.
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