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::How to: Open the Washing Machine Cabinet
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**NOTE**
The diagrams referenced in this article are available for download in the Attachments section below:
1.) Preparation
It should be obvious but the first step should be to unplug the washing machine. Then pull it away from the wall a six to eight inches.
2.) Rotate Control Panel
Locate and remove the screws (items 49 on the Control Panel Diagram) that are installed in the base of the both the left and right side control panel end caps. Once the screws are removed, pull up and forward on the control panel. The control Panel will rotate toward the back. Tilt it back until the hinges catch. Allow it to rest there.
3.) Unplug Harness
With the Control Panel Assembly folded out of the way you should now disconnect the wire harness that connects the console to the main case. The harness plug disconnects from the top of the cabinet.
4.) Remove Clips
Use a flat head screw driver to remove spring clips (items 6 on the Cabinet Diagram) from both the left and right side of the cabinet top. This can be accomplished by inserting a flat head screw driver into the spring clip and pry toward the back of the machine. Once each clip is loose, feed the clip out of the hole in the rear panel.
5.) Detach Cabinet
Now open the lid. Use one hand to hold the lid open and the other to grab the front of the cabinet opening exposed when opening the lid. Tilt the entire cabinet assembly toward you by pulling both the front cabinet lip and the lid. This should release the rear locking tabs.
Use your knee as a lever to lift the front of the cabinet away from the washing machine base. This should release the front locking tabs and complete the removal of the cabinet from the machine.
Recent Customer Symptoms:
I have an Estate, by Whirlpool washer. I need to replace the lid switch, but am having trouble "opening" the cover. It doesn't look like there are clips on the lid. How do I remove the cover? Are there screws on the bottom? The model # is TAWS800JQ1
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 remove cabinet and lid switch
Thanks, a great site looked all over and found u saved big money and felt good about it.changed lid switch. keep up the great site. thanks again
Richard [2008-03-09] |
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cabinet removal
Very simple and helpful instructions.
Many thanks
Pete [2008-02-11] |
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lid switch access
Very helpfull, had no idea how to get to the connector, thanx
Brad Maas [2008-02-11] |
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Cabinet removal
Thank You. It is nice to find a place that gives detailed instructions on how to fix appliances. These instructions saved me a lot of time.
Nick [2008-01-25] |
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motor coupling
A BIG THANKS !!!!MY NOT EVEN 3 YR OLD WHIRLPOOL GOLD SERIES WASHER MACHINE WHICH WE HAVE GENTLY USED (ONLY 3 OF US IN THE HOUSE } MOTOR COUPLING WENT FIRST I HAD NO CLUE THAT WHIRLPOOL
DOES NOT INCLUDE A DIAGRAM OF ANY SORT
YOU HAVE TO BUY THAT SEPARATELY THEN TAKING THE CABINET OFF
AND THE ELECTRICAL WAS NOTHING BUT A HUGE PAIN IN THE ASS
REPLACING THE COUPING WAS A PIECE OF CAKE PUTTING THE WASHER BACK TOGETHER WAS A TOTAL NIGHTMARE , BUT IT'S WORKING PERFECTLY NOW ...IF IT WASN'T FOR YOU GUYS ...I WOULD HAVE TAKEN A SLEDGEHAMMER TO IT ....THANKS AGAIN !!!!!!!
Gary [2008-01-12] |
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WASHER REPAIR
THANKS THIS HELPED ME ALOT. MY WASHE BROKE DOWN .BUT I FOUND WHAT I NEEDED TO REPAIR IT. THANKS AGAIN
HENRY [2008-01-05] |
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Roper Washer
These instructions were excellent. I had a slight problem finding the 2 screws that held the control panel in (back side of washer near base of control panel, one left, one right) but after that everything was perfect. Thanks for the help.
Mike Froeh [2007-10-22] |
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washer cabinet removal
Looked all over for Washer help. found help on your site.
Great site for do it yourself appliance help.
Thanks
Bob
Bob [2007-08-21] |
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switch removal
Thank you very much, instructions were very detailed exactly what I needed to remove the lid switch. Thanks again.
Ravi Shivdat [2007-07-28] |
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removing cabinet
extremely helpful!! called whirlpool hotline, they couldn't tell me. called the parts store, offered to sell me a book(i have a book). searched the web, no help. found you!! everything i needed to know, your site could answer. you saved me having to call a repair service (cost me over $100 last time) part cost:$20 my time:not much your help:PRICELESS thank you
walsh [2007-07-27] |
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Lid switch
This article helped me to replace the lid switch and save 180 dollars!
Carl Mueller [2006-12-18] |
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