WMXR3080T8WW General Electric Washer - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Harry from Casper, WY
- Parts Used:
- WH12X1022
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers
Spin cycle not working
The original problem was thought to be the timer as the washer would never start the spin cycle. After ordering the timer, I discovered that the problem was actually caused by the fact that I forgot to turn the cold tap water back on after I cleaned the cold water filter screen. The spin cycle does not start until after the tub fills with cold water and rinses the clothes! DUH!
However, while waiting for the new part to come in, I decided to open the old timer and inspect it. I noted that the switch contacts were pretty worn out and decided it would be best to replace the timer because of the age of the washer.
This is what I did:
1. Unplugged power from outlet.
2. Removed four torx head crews from across the top back side of control panel.
3. Tilt panel forward.
4. Note that the timer knob is held to the timer shaft with a plastic clip. You need long thin needle nose pliers to remove this clip. It pulls out and away from the shaft. Once that is done, you can pull the knob off in two pieces.
5. After the knob is off, you can disconnect the timer assembly using a nut driver. Remove the ground wire, disconnect the cable harness connector by squeezing in the locking tabs.
6. Install the new timer with single sheet metal screw, and reconnect cable connector.
7. Attach the ground wire.
8. Replace control knob and retaining clip.
9. Tilt back the control panel and replace the four torx head screws.
10. Plug washer back in.
11. MAKE SURE THE HOT and COLD WATER TAPS are TURNED ON. ;-)
12. Test washer. DONE.
However, while waiting for the new part to come in, I decided to open the old timer and inspect it. I noted that the switch contacts were pretty worn out and decided it would be best to replace the timer because of the age of the washer.
This is what I did:
1. Unplugged power from outlet.
2. Removed four torx head crews from across the top back side of control panel.
3. Tilt panel forward.
4. Note that the timer knob is held to the timer shaft with a plastic clip. You need long thin needle nose pliers to remove this clip. It pulls out and away from the shaft. Once that is done, you can pull the knob off in two pieces.
5. After the knob is off, you can disconnect the timer assembly using a nut driver. Remove the ground wire, disconnect the cable harness connector by squeezing in the locking tabs.
6. Install the new timer with single sheet metal screw, and reconnect cable connector.
7. Attach the ground wire.
8. Replace control knob and retaining clip.
9. Tilt back the control panel and replace the four torx head screws.
10. Plug washer back in.
11. MAKE SURE THE HOT and COLD WATER TAPS are TURNED ON. ;-)
12. Test washer. DONE.
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- Customer:
- Rob from Betterton, MD
- Parts Used:
- WH45X10027
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Wrench set
The machine would not spin and the agitator seemed to be siezed up. The inner tub had cracked and broken completely loose causing it to jam against itself preventing any movement.
1.Pulled the agitator out. Unscrewed the top nut, which was a little tricky to break loose since it had been in place for over 10 years. Pulled out the entire washing cylinder to unscrew and replace the hub. Not bad but you need to take out the inner tub and that requires doing a little extra unscrewing and prying.
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- Customer:
- Linda from Clermont, FL
- Parts Used:
- WH1X2721
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Selector knob broke off
I ordered a selector knob and it was delivered in a short amount of time. I wasn't sure if it was the right one when I ordered it, but my husband just put it right on the dryer. He said it was perfect. Thank you PartSelect!
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- Customer:
- Janis from northridge, CA
- Parts Used:
- WH1X2721
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Knob broke
Easy. Pulled off old one slipped on new one!
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- Customer:
- Mark from Miami, FL
- Parts Used:
- WH1X2721
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Knob broke
Pulled the old knod off and put the new knob on.
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- Customer:
- Michael from Rahway, NJ
- Parts Used:
- WH1X2721
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Broken Start knob
After finding a matching knob for the broken one on my dryer, I ordered it from this website and within days had my dryer working like new again. Just slipped it on and that was it. No more using pliers to start the dryer. Couldn't have been easier.
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- Customer:
- Walter from Boone, NC
- Parts Used:
- WH1X2721
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Dryer Start knob was broken
Ordered new knob from you people and simply replaced borken knob.
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- Customer:
- Joyce from TUSCUMBIA, AL
- Parts Used:
- WH1X2721
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Broken starter knob
Just pushed the knob on by hand and it was ready to start! It was great not having the extra expense of a house call! Thank you!
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- Customer:
- Fred from Murphy, TX
- Parts Used:
- WH2X1197
- Difficulty Level:
- Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- More than 2 hours
- Tools:
- Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
The machnica had recently developed a rumble during the spin cycle
The first thought regarding the light rumble during the spin cycle is that the bearing was going bad. Many of the other inputs on replacing the bearing included the problem with removal of the Hub Nut. Only one article noted a set of assembly instruction for the washer is clipped onto the upper rear panel behind the control knobs, but I did not see this comment until later. Not being sure where to start with diassembling the washer, I began by taking off the control panel and to my pleasant surprise I found a neatly folded set of detailed instructions. Following the instructions, I proceeded to quickly disassemble the washer until I got to the HUB NUT. The Hub Nut is an aluminum, 1 -11/16 inch, left hand threaded problem. My tool selection is somewhat limited, so after unsuccessfully attaching it with grippers and vice grips, supported with the liberal aid of a rubber mallet and plenty of WD40, I went looking for something with which I could a better grip on the hub nut. The grippers and vice grips would slide a bit when hit with the mallet. Also since the space is very restricted, a large wrench could not be used. I located a 9-inch pipe wrench, and with the rubber mallet the Hub Nut finally loosened after just a few hits. I replaced the old bearing which appeared to be in fair condition. While replacing the bearing has not solved my noise problem, I thought that my experience with the pipe wrench benefit someone else in their efforts to get the hub nut off without using a chisel.
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- Customer:
- Olle J from Albert Lea, MN
- Parts Used:
- WH2X1197
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers
Noisy washer, especially while spinning.
Take off front. Take off top. Pull off agitator. Pull off agitator coupler, after removing bolt holding in place. Attempt to remove hub nut, no joy. Wound up cutting the nut with a Dremel tool and chiseling the nut off. Closer inspection revealed a bad transmission. Due to the cost of the transmission, we will continue to use the machine until it completely fails.
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- Customer:
- Mahlon from Northville, NY
- Parts Used:
- WH45X10027
- Difficulty Level:
- Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- More than 2 hours
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
Base hub had broken into several pieces.
The repair was done as describe by others with the "hub nut" having to be cut off due to corrosion. Instructions for removal of the tub were found inside the control panel area on the left hand side. Ordering s new hub nut and cutting off the old one proved to be a necessity.
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- Customer:
- Linda from Levittown, PA
- Parts Used:
- WH1X2721
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
missing knob
the part fixed all the problems in a cinch
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- Customer:
- Wagdy from Watertown, MA
- Parts Used:
- WH1X2721
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
The two dial buttons were broken on a white appliance. The dials sent were bone white.
Pull out old, insert new.
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- Customer:
- Catherine from Dunmore, PA
- Parts Used:
- WH1X2721
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
dryer wouldnt start
just replaced the old knob
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- Customer:
- Roy W from Albany, OR
- Parts Used:
- WH1X2721
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
On knob was broken
Removed knob and installed the replacement.
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