VBXR1060V0AA Hotpoint Washer - Instructions

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.

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.

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.

Remove back of washer, remove switch, replace with new pressure switch attach elements and put back of washer back on --fixed washer

Replaced the water level pressure switch. Just a couple of screws to do this. Initially the washer did not appear to be fixed, but I disconnected and re-attached the electrical connectors and then it worked.

I replaced the water level pressure switch but that did not fix the problem. I tried to replace the pressure tube with some rubber tubing from the hardware store but that did not fix the problem. I replaced the tubing with the correct pressure tubing for PartSelect and now it seems to be working fine. I think the old tubing had a small leak in it I could not detect and the hardware tubing was not exactly the same as the manufacturer part. Anyway it was still a lot cheaper than a new washer. Thanks for the parts and the videos, you made it a do it yourself job. John

WATCH THE REPAIR VIDEO! I followed the easy instructions and replaced the water level pressure switch in no time. It was very easy to do!

I removed the control panel and front panel of the machine exposing the water level pressure switch and hose. There was a clog in the hose that once cleaned out (with a shish kabab skewer)the problem was solved I didn't even need the switch which I returned and got a full refund no problem.

My washer was overflowing when filling. Stopped filling when i unplugged from wall so i knew it was the pressure switch because the tube was fine. It took 28 hours from the time i placed the order to the time it hit my front porch. Got home from work and two minutes later i was washing clothes. Thanks for all the info, Tom

your store carried the proper part at a great price, our local hardware store's don't carry this part. We always have great luck with your site. Put knob on in under one minute. washer works perfectly! thanks Parts select!

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.

Ok it was easier than typing this email. Remove selector knob. Use star*screwdriver to remove 4 screws at top. Pull the panel out toward you, lay down.Pry the lock tab up slightly with knife/flathead to clear the groove twist switch half turn counterclockwise and remove. Pull the vacuum hose off. Remove 2 wires. Now do it again in exact same order only in reverse. Youre done. Saved aprox. $280.00 and was a hero for the rest of the day.

My 45 year old son did it in the shop, and it only took a short time before we were washing clothers again, and no water on the floor. The part came through the day after I ordered them. Thank you very much