VBXR106072WB Hotpoint Washer - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Stephen from Woodbridge, VA
- Parts Used:
- WH12X1043
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Lid switch failed
First removed front washer access panel.
Next: removed top panel torx screws and disconnected lid switch wiring connector
Next: removed washer top/lid
Next: removed inoperative lid switch (two phillips head screws)
Next: installed new lid switch and screws
Next: installed washer top and connected lid switch wire connector
Next: installed control panel and screws
Next: tested installation
Next: installed front washer access panel
Easy repair. FYI, Parts Select had best price and part arrived within two days of ordering! Highly recommend them for your parts.
Next: removed top panel torx screws and disconnected lid switch wiring connector
Next: removed washer top/lid
Next: removed inoperative lid switch (two phillips head screws)
Next: installed new lid switch and screws
Next: installed washer top and connected lid switch wire connector
Next: installed control panel and screws
Next: tested installation
Next: installed front washer access panel
Easy repair. FYI, Parts Select had best price and part arrived within two days of ordering! Highly recommend them for your parts.
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- Customer:
- Roger from South Bend, IN
- Parts Used:
- WH12X1000
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
hardest part was getting the knobs off front - there is a small white plastic piece that pops off the shaft and then its easy from there
Remove the plastic piece that holds the timer knob - remove knob - unscrew front panel from top of washer and pull off - remove screws from timer and replace with new and reassemble. Toughest part was removing the timer knob
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- Customer:
- Randy from Athens, IL
- Parts Used:
- WH12X1000
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
The plastic "ears" on the timer assembly had broken off. So when you tried to turn the knob, it would just spin without contacting the gears.
I first removed the screws from the top of the washer electric panel. Then pulled it forward. I then removed the plastic clip from behind the knob. Then I removed the screw holding the timer in place. And then removed the one single wire and the connecting plug. I then plug both wire assemblies in to the new one, slid both ears under the brackets and inserted the one screw. Then just put the screws back in the top. It works great!!!!!
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- Customer:
- stephen from lake forest, CA
- Parts Used:
- WH12X1000
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
tabs holding the timer assy broke off , you could not start the washer with this being loose
It was real easy......
1. removed the 4 phillips head screws from the top of the control panel. The control panel is hinged and pulls forward towards you
2. Holding the Control Panel Chassis at an angle look between the knob and the backing ring for a clear c clip. (Note: you are looking for the open end not the closed end of the clip) Take a small flat blade screwdriver, place it between the timer knob and backing and press down until the clip slides off the spindle.
3. Remove the knob.
4. Before removing the wiring on the timer assy unplug the power cord from the wall socket.
5. Locate the green grounding wire on the timer assy and remove it with pliers.
6. Remove the main control connector by squeezing the tabs.
7. There was only 1 hexhead screw holding my assy to the chassis, remove and carefully pull up the left side of the assy just enough for the timer spindle to exit the chassis.
At this point its just the reverse order to connect the new assy.
1. removed the 4 phillips head screws from the top of the control panel. The control panel is hinged and pulls forward towards you
2. Holding the Control Panel Chassis at an angle look between the knob and the backing ring for a clear c clip. (Note: you are looking for the open end not the closed end of the clip) Take a small flat blade screwdriver, place it between the timer knob and backing and press down until the clip slides off the spindle.
3. Remove the knob.
4. Before removing the wiring on the timer assy unplug the power cord from the wall socket.
5. Locate the green grounding wire on the timer assy and remove it with pliers.
6. Remove the main control connector by squeezing the tabs.
7. There was only 1 hexhead screw holding my assy to the chassis, remove and carefully pull up the left side of the assy just enough for the timer spindle to exit the chassis.
At this point its just the reverse order to connect the new assy.
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- Customer:
- Stephen from Kunkletown, PA
- Parts Used:
- WH12X1000
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
Time was stuck and would not spin
The hardest part of this repair was actually getting the panel off to get at the timer itself. You need a special type of screwdriver with a torc head, (not sure about spelling) ( looks like a phillips head but has an extra "prong") . After that it was as easy as unplugging the old one and plugging in the new one. piece of cake.
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- Customer:
- Martin from LAKE ST LOUIS, MO
- Parts Used:
- WH2X1198
- Difficulty Level:
- Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- More than 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
hammering on the tub nut wrench rotated the drive axle & pulley
I had to insert a broom stick to keep the drive pulley from rotating as I hammered the tub nut loose.
2nd tip, my washer has the standard agitator with the glued on cap; it was unclear if I needed to remove it; you should clarify that this is not necessary, that one must only pop up the entire agitator; I used a shipping strap looped under the agitator and over a 2x4 across the top of the frame, tightening until the tub was raised a bit and then a gentle pop down on the tub and the agitator easily popped off.
2nd tip, my washer has the standard agitator with the glued on cap; it was unclear if I needed to remove it; you should clarify that this is not necessary, that one must only pop up the entire agitator; I used a shipping strap looped under the agitator and over a 2x4 across the top of the frame, tightening until the tub was raised a bit and then a gentle pop down on the tub and the agitator easily popped off.
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- Customer:
- Jorge from College Station, TX
- Parts Used:
- WH44X1206
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Rusty corner
The screws were rusted onto the old lid. It wasn't difficult to get the other site off. I used PB Penetrating catalyst and it came right off. You'll need to grab the little plastic poker thingy from the old lid, so don't throw that away.
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- Customer:
- William from Ft. Pierce, FL
- Parts Used:
- WH12X1000
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers
tab on timer broke, not letting TEETH ON knob engage
opened back panel. removed old timer. replaced new. 5 min. TIP. BEFORE PUTTING KNOB ON SHAFT, INSTALL PLASTIC RETAINER CLIP ON TO KNOB SLOTS THEN PUT KNOB ON SHAFT AS FAT AS IT WILL GO AND THEN WITH A WIDE BLADE SCREWDRIVER PUSH THE RETAINER CLIP ONTO THE SHAFT UNTIL IT IS SEATED. SO SIMPLE AN IDIOT COULD DO IT. HOWEVER, I HAPPEN TO BE MECHANICALLY INCLINED. IT MIGHT TAKE A NOVICE ABOUT 5 MINUTES LONGER, BUT YOU CAN DO IT.
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