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W229LM Magic Chef Washer - Instructions

All Instructions for the W229LM
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water leaking under washer
3 of 6 people found this instruction helpful.
  • paul from akron, OH
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers
removed rear acess panel and used pliers to remove leaking hose then reinstalled new hose..
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Water inlet valve not closing.
2 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Stan from McAllen, TX
  • A Bit Difficult
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Disconnected the power plug. Turned off the hot & cold hose water supply. Put down old bath towel. Disconneced hoses from machine inlet valve. Opened entire top for access to electrical connections & fill hose. Replaced inlet valve, new wire connectors. Replaced the hot & cold water hoses.

This was my first washing machine repair.
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Pump was frozen
2 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Frank from Sugar Land, TX
  • Really Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench set
Replacing the pump with the new pump was very easy for me, because of my degree in Mechanical engineering, so I am use to dealing with pumps, engines, gears,etc. However, my wife watched me do the entire job and she is now able to replace this part in the future. The design of the Maytag is very simple to repair, and for that I am very g reatful that we can order the parts and do the repairs ourselves withhout having to call a repairman. This was our first problem after 6 years of smooth operations by this washer.
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Washing machine was noisy (metal on metal) after the tub filled up and the motor engaged for the wash cycle.
2 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
  • GARY from Montvale, NJ
  • Really Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver
I unplugged the machine, tipped it back slightly and rested in on a gallon paint can. I inspected the under side and manually advanced the fan belt to hear if I could hear the noise at the water pump. The pump pulley and shaft was worn and there were metal shavins (small) on surface of pulley.

Then I removed the belt from the p ulley, rested the machine back to normal position, removed front panel (two sheet metal screws on inside top), removed the water pump hoses (htere is water int he hose & pump assembly so you will get some water on floor.

Then I removed the pump and ordered a new one. The installation was the reverse, machine works like new and the washer tub spins better than ever during the final rinse and spin, since the worn water pump was binding and stressing the machine.

Thanks to Part Select - Your website is awesome and your service instructions and user advice gave me the confidence to do the repair myself. I saved $150 - $250 for the repair.
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Water dripped into washer even when off
1 person found this instruction helpful.
  • Larry from Mansfield, MA
  • Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver, Pliers
Hardest part was figuring out how to get to the water valve. Turned out that the way in was from the top. All I had to do is remove two screws at the back of the top panel, and then unclip the front edge of the top panel (use a thin screwdriver to press in on the clips from the front of the machine). From there, it was easy to reach dow n inside and remove/replace the valve.
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Loud grinding noise when I ran the washing machine
1 person found this instruction helpful.
  • Eman from Wood Dale, IL
  • Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Pliers, Socket set
It took long because I did not know where the noise is coming from and I took the sides off. I went to the store and bought a new washing machine. Delivery was scheduled in 3 days. I decided to lay the machine on its side and look underneath. I pulled the belt off the 3 pulleys and turned each pulley by hand. The one runing the pump was s tiff and noisey. I ordered the part, arrived in 2 days, installed it in 15 minutes and closed the machine in 30 minutes, then cancelled the order of the new machine and saved $500.00
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pulley was scraping bottom of pump
1 person found this instruction helpful.
  • Brian from Granbury, TX
  • Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
First , I unlocked top cover and propped; removed front cover. tilted machine back propping front. pump is at lower right corner, removed both hoses, removed belt and three screws. reversed order completing job. You will have some water leakage removing hoses.
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Motor smoking. occasionally stops working
1 person found this instruction helpful.
  • Keith from SAINT PETERSBURG, FL
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Removed the front cover of the machine, held in place by 2 screws on top. Removed the ground strap secured to the motor and (2) 3/8 inch bolts holding the motor in place. Next I removed this the lower belt, pulled the motor forward, then disconnected one by one, each individual electrical connector and connected them to the new motor to a ssure the were connected in the proper place. After this was done, the new motor was put into place with the belt reinstalled, ground straps reconnected, and bolted back into position.
Job finished in about 20 minutes.
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Water leak
2 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Joe from Clearfield, PA
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Socket set
Removed front cover, identified leak, ordered part, saved over half of the cost on part, no service call fee. I feel great!
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Washer making noise during cycles
1 person found this instruction helpful.
  • Nat from Baton Rouge, LA
  • Really Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver
I moved the washer out from the wall. unplugged washer, turned off water. Took off rear plate exposing pump. Disconnected hoses, using dry/wet vac to catch water. Took out three screws holding pump to base of washer and removed pump, belt slipped right off. Set new pump in place and put in screws. Connected hoses, put rear plate back on. Tilted washer back and installed belt on pulleys and motor. Turned on water, plugged in washer, started to wash clothes. Washer works fine and QUIET. I have yet to find the model number on my Maytag washer. I ordered the pump by sight (good pics).
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Hinge Broken
1 person found this instruction helpful.
  • Angela from FACTORYVILLE, PA
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers
Removed screw, replaced hinge.
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Water leaked from bottom of Washing Machine.
1 person found this instruction helpful.
  • Brandon from Lake Elsinore, CA
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Removed water lines and drain, removed back panel, removed drain lines from pump. Unscrewed 3 screws to remove pump. attached drain lines to new pump, screwed in new pump, reattached everything. Reinstalled belt (very easy, not like an altenator). done
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broken lid hinge
2 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.
  • loyce from charleston, SC
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
I had my boyfriend take the lid off ,then he took off the two old hinges,one was broken,and the he replaced both lid hinges,daving the good one. it was very simple and quick for him.

Iwill use your service again,thanks.
Loyce Floyd
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Activator device broken off
1 person found this instruction helpful.
  • Sonya from VAIL, AZ
  • Very Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • 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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The top load cover would come off in your hand and it was so loose that the lid cover salety switch would not work
1 person found this instruction helpful.
  • David from WINDHAM, NH
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers
First I got everything I needed, unplugged the washer. Using the puddy knife I freed the top of the washer by inserting the knife about four inches from each side on front. The machine is in a place where it can not be pulled out far, hence the two by fours. Remove the loose cover, reach in with the stubby and unscrew the screw on both si des. Take the broken cover pins off the cover and install the new ones, put the other hinges in the cover, put the hole cover in place and install the one screw perside, remove wood and close the hole top, your in business , no drinking
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All Instructions for the W229LM
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