WBSE3120B1WW General Electric Washer - Instructions

We bought this used Hotpoint that was probably one of the original machine created back in the stone-age, it's so old. We've had it 10 months, and it's always had this... burnt rubber stink to it... then one day, it stopped agitating and sounded like a metal bucket of bolts being shaken. We're on a military income with five kids, and the idea of buying a new washer was just... heartbreaking. On a whim, having fixed a washer once before, we opened the front up and painstakingly pulled every last rubber fiber from what used to be the belt. Ordered the part. It shipped quick, arrived quick, and in under a week we were back in business. Someone else had mentioned the needing 1/4" socket, and I was glad I remembered that, because it made is SO much easier.

After figuring out to use a very small flathead screwdriver to get out the "star" screws holding on the front panel, since I don't have the proper tool for this, it was easy! Just disconnected hose lines from back of washer, unplugged the old valve, removed the screws holding it in. I disconnected the small water line that was connected to valve. I put in the new valve, reconnected everything, put panels back on, and it worked like new again.

I did this by myself and it was so easy. I'm a tiny female so it didn't take a lot of muscle and I only got one bruise :) I pulled the agitator off, there was no screw holding it in place. Removed the screw that was holding the coupler on with a socket set. Put the new coupler in place, used the socket set to screw it on, popped the agitator back on and crossed my fingers.....It worked like it was brand new. So happy, apparently the old coupler was stripped out. Super fast shipping and I will come back for other parts as needed. Thanks so much!

TURN OFF WATER & UNPLUG. Took more time to find all our tools. Got tools, read customers tips on install. It was 4 screws at top for face plate, lifted up, removed 6 screws for back plate. To remove electrical connectors SQUEEZE them to release. Then removed hose clamp. Replaced hose clamp, 2 electrical connectors, back plate & screws, face plate & screws. Reconnect & turn on water. Plug in electrical. Voulah!!! DONE 1, 2, 3.

I took the visegrip pliers off the d shaft and simply slid the new knob on with ease. I never doubted my abilities!

Removed and replaced knob.

Easiest repair ever. My wife actually did the repair because I thought I'd need more time to do it. She just pulled the agitator staight up and out then removed the bolt holding the coupling, pulled out the defective coupling and put the new one in, replaced the bolt, slid the agitator back on and it worked perfectly! Thanks for making a $60 or more repair call a $13 dollar self repair. And that includes shipping! We will always use your site for future fixes.