6LA5400XWW1 Whirlpool Washer - Instructions
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Washer excessive vibration during rinse spin
Well, after resolving Part Select (PS) shipping issues (PS sent me two refrigerator glass shelves instead of a Tub Spring); And as it turns out they sent me the wrong part for the suspension pads, which I have returned for credit. It takes 3-4 weeks to obtain your credit BTW.
Well after removing the cabinet, agitator, wash basket, plastic tub, all 5 springs, & pump suction line, I was able to access the Tub wear pads and suspension pads. As it turns out the suspension pads looked good.
Thank God, as PS had sent wrong parts. I replaced the wear pads, the 5 springs, and reversed the disassembly process. Took about 6 hours.
But washer works fine now, still vibrates, but does not walk across floor any more.
Well after removing the cabinet, agitator, wash basket, plastic tub, all 5 springs, & pump suction line, I was able to access the Tub wear pads and suspension pads. As it turns out the suspension pads looked good.
Thank God, as PS had sent wrong parts. I replaced the wear pads, the 5 springs, and reversed the disassembly process. Took about 6 hours.
But washer works fine now, still vibrates, but does not walk across floor any more.
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- Customer:
- Richard from JAMESTOWN, PA
- Parts Used:
- 3360629
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- More than 2 hours
The washer would drain, but was screaming while doing nothing else.
The tough part was replacing the front cabinet.
I did consult the video for help on replacing the clutch spring.
Thank you for that bit.
I admit to taking too much apart, most of the cabinet back can be left alone.
Some of the plastic wire keepers/routers suffered, as well as the console hinges.
The newly reassembled washer works without a hitch, and truely it took me about 4 hours over several days to dissamble and reassemble.
It is louder in the audible range than before, but very serviceale for another 20 years, saints willing.
I did consult the video for help on replacing the clutch spring.
Thank you for that bit.
I admit to taking too much apart, most of the cabinet back can be left alone.
Some of the plastic wire keepers/routers suffered, as well as the console hinges.
The newly reassembled washer works without a hitch, and truely it took me about 4 hours over several days to dissamble and reassemble.
It is louder in the audible range than before, but very serviceale for another 20 years, saints willing.
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- Customer:
- eugene from abbott, TX
- Parts Used:
- 285785
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
slow spin
replace clutcher
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- Customer:
- Michael from ATASCADERO, CA
- Parts Used:
- 285671
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Lid Switch Case was Broken and would not hold screws. Not draining or spinning.
I watched a youtube video made by the site on how to replace the lid switch assembly. It showed you exactly how to do this repair. Without watching the video, it would probably have stumped me. After watching the video a couple of times, it was really pretty easy to do. The timer on our washer also needed replacing. I followed the instructions by Joe from Covington, GA. That repair was really easy. Thanks, Joe, for the easy to follow, complete instructions.
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- Customer:
- Maryanne from BEND, OR
- Parts Used:
- 285664
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers
Drain hose leaking
Followed instructions other customers provided for hose installation. Haven't installed agitator dogs yet. Need to watch the video on your web site.
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- Customer:
- Mark from CHARLOTTE, NC
- Parts Used:
- 285785
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
Clutch Replacement
I decided to order the part and attempt to install it. Actually was easy. Took my time and maybe took 90 minutes. Works great.
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- Customer:
- Tracy from Yuba City, CA
- Parts Used:
- 285753A
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Washing machine making a grinding noise
Purchased and installed PS1485646 COUPLING, MOTOR (Direct Drive Coupling). We googled "Washing Machine making a grinding noise. Several people suggested coupling probably broken. We located some instructions online regarding dis-assembly, sure enough,the coupling was broken. We ordered the part from Partselect.com. It arrived in three days, replaced the broken coupler. Washing machine back in business for around $20. Hooray! Thanks, Partselect!
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- Customer:
- mario from eastchester, NY
- Parts Used:
- 285753A
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
the washing machine would pump the water out, but the agitator would not spin, and it was making noise.
The video that was shown about how to perform the repair was spot on. I wasn't sure exactly what part I needed. I took the advise from you stating that these symptoms I described usually meant that the part I ordered was the correct repair In 65% of the cases. I was delighted to see that when I followed the instruction video, and the motor was removed, there was my coupling, In several pieces. At that point I knew that I ordered the correct parts.
Thank You,
Mario for Eastchester, NY.
Thank You,
Mario for Eastchester, NY.
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- Customer:
- eddie from lockesburg, AR
- Parts Used:
- 285871
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
pipe had a hole
I pulled the hose off and notice their was a part # and I went online and type the part # and showed the part and cost. I order it and receive it within 3days. when the part arrive I replace the hose in minutes. If I can do so can you its that easy.
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- Customer:
- Hoang from Fairfax, VA
- Parts Used:
- 285753A
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
direct drive washing machine not spinning
Direct drive, no belt. Motor sounds like it's spinning but the agitator is not. Bought the coupling (that goes between the motor and the transmission) and replaced it in less than 15 minutes. Two screws and two clips to open the cover. Two clips to move the water pump out of the way. Two screws and two clips to take out the motor. Replace the coupling and reverse the steps.
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- Customer:
- Armando from Graham, NC
- Parts Used:
- WPW10358149
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Broken Drain hose
to change it was 1,2,3
thank you guys
thank you guys
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- Customer:
- ROBERT from COLTS NECK, NJ
- Parts Used:
- WP63753
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Broken Lint Screen
Hand removed the damaged part/hand replaced the new
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- Customer:
- Matt from Roca, NE
- Parts Used:
- WP8546127
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers
Retainer clip for the pump missing, caused pump to fail
Pulled hoses off, unclipped the remaining retainer clip, slid old pump off. Slid new pump on replaced the old retainer clip and put the new one on, replaced the 2 hoses, done. It took mabey 10 min.
The part got there in less that 24 hours from the time I placed the order, with standard shipping! I was impressed.
The part got there in less that 24 hours from the time I placed the order, with standard shipping! I was impressed.
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- Customer:
- guillermo from spring hill, FL
- Parts Used:
- WP63753
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
The agitator was comming off the shaft
Pull the old agitator and take the top cover off, put the top cover on the new agitator and slide it into the shaft. Maybe 5 minutes labor job and about 20 minutes web-site www.partselect.com
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- Customer:
- Jackie from Meriden, CT
- Parts Used:
- WP63753
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
agitator caused loud noise during spin cycle caused by becoming disloged
the service was unbelievable - I placed the order on Friday afternoon and the part arrived on Saturday. I took the lint filter/agitator out of the box, and replaced the old one - I removed the cover from the old lint filter/agitator, placed it on the new one and the washing machine was set to go. The entire process took less than 1 minute.
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