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3MAS1432FW1 Whirlpool Washer - Instructions
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Agitator stopped spinning, so clothes weren't getting clean.
8 of 8 people
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Randy from Des Moines, IA
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Socket set
First I removed the liquid fabric softener cover, then removed the seal with my fingers, then used a socket with an extension to remove the single bolt that holds the agitator to the spindle.
Next, I pulled up to remove the agitator and tipped it upside down to take out the centrifugal mechanism. Then, I simply replaced the ... Read more old parts with the new ones, and put it back together, as it shows in the included diagram. It took about fifteen minutes.
I was glad to be able to go online, and quickly locate the exact parts our machine needed, at a reasonable price! Our machine now works like new again.
Next, I pulled up to remove the agitator and tipped it upside down to take out the centrifugal mechanism. Then, I simply replaced the ... Read more old parts with the new ones, and put it back together, as it shows in the included diagram. It took about fifteen minutes.
I was glad to be able to go online, and quickly locate the exact parts our machine needed, at a reasonable price! Our machine now works like new again.
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water leaking in front
9 of 11 people
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Edward from Charlotte, NC
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
Pulled the machine out. Tilted is back, had my son hold it up. Took pliers pulled off hose clamps, used flat head screw driver to pop off clips. removed pump. Then did it all in reverse.
Piece of cake.
Piece of cake.
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Out of balance on spin cycle
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Tom from LATROBE, PA
- A Bit Difficult
- 1- 2 hours
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
Followed the videos on the website. But had to order parts twice because it wasn't the springs it was the plastic bushings the tub sits on that caused the wobble. No big deal though. All told it was still far less expansive than a new machine.
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Upper Agitator Ratchet Broken
8 of 9 people
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Mathieu from Palmetto Bay, FL
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Socket set
1. Remove Top Cap.
2. Remove Seal Cap.
3. Remove 7/16 Bolt
4. Lift out Old Agitator
5. Put in NEW Agitator
6. Replace 7/16 Bolt
7. Replace Seal Cap
8. Replace Top Cap.
9. Sit back and enjoy your clean clothes
2. Remove Seal Cap.
3. Remove 7/16 Bolt
4. Lift out Old Agitator
5. Put in NEW Agitator
6. Replace 7/16 Bolt
7. Replace Seal Cap
8. Replace Top Cap.
9. Sit back and enjoy your clean clothes
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Washer would'nt spin
9 of 12 people
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Dean from Poplar Grove, IL
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
diconnected water supply and discharge, unplugged the unit, removed the aggitator, laid the washer on it's back, romoved the hoses from the pump, took out 3 bolts, removed the motor/transmission and replaced the clutch and put it all back together.
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banging noise during spin cycle, tub out of balance
8 of 9 people
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Russell from CHARLTON CITY, MA
- Easy
- 1- 2 hours
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
I did the repairs after watching a few videos on this web site and it covered everything I needed. Went well and the parts were perfect.
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noisy
8 of 9 people
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clinton from selah, WA
- Really Easy
- 1- 2 hours
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
just like video showed really helpfull
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Water Pump Seal Leaking
8 of 9 people
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John from Aberdeen, ID
- A Bit Difficult
- 1- 2 hours
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Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Unplug electrical cord, disconnect water inlet hoses and drain line at rear panel. Move washer to garage or larger work area if necessary. Disconnect control panel from top of washer cabinet by removing the two screws at the front corners of the control panel. (The control panel can now be flipped up and back when you are ready to remo
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ve the cabinet assembly.) Disconnect the rear panel from cabinet assembly by removing attaching screws at bottom of rear panel (and along the vertical edges if any screws are installed there). Either slightly lift the rear panel up off of the two clip brackets that attach it to the rear top edge of the cabinet assembly, or if need be remove the clips from the cabinet slots. With the rear panel loose, slide the control panel assembly slightly towards the rear and up to disengage it from the cabinet slots, then tip it up and back, away from the cabinet. The cabinet assembly (with top attached) can now be tipped forward and away from washer to expose the internal workings. (It may be necessary to support the rear panel and/or control panel.) The water pump is attached to the front of the motor by two spring clips. Disconnect the two water lines from the pump, then remove the two spring clips. Pull the pump forward off of the shaft extending out of the motor. Install the new pump, then assemble the washer in reverse order. (I was unsure where the leak originated on my washer so I completely removed the rear panel which entailed disconnecting from it the electrical cord fitting, drain and input water fixtures and various other brackets. Pump replacement can be accomplished without completely removing the back panel.)
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Broken water inlet syphon combined with missing feet was causing water to spill out of the washer
17 of 36 people
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Randy from Atlanta, GA
- A Bit Difficult
- 1- 2 hours
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
I removed the back of the washer, removed the old water inlet syphon, replaced it with the new one, and, with some difficulty, replaced the back of the washer, reattaching all of the parts to it.
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Spider coupling between motor and transmission broken
9 of 12 people
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Robert from Friendswood, TX
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Followed the video on the website. I removed the hoses from the pump rather than removing the pump as suggested in the video. Then separated the motor from the transmission and replaced the coupling; then reattached the motor and hoses. Lining up the washer cover and clamping it back on was the most trouble. But all in all, a easy rep
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No agitation, No spin, pump OK
7 of 7 people
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Ernest from Midlothian, VA
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
I was familiar with the Kenmore / Whirlpool direct drive mechanism but at first I could not determine how to release the console. I finally found the end cap trim pieces would pop off revealing the 2 screws that hold the console in place. After removing them the console flips up and over the backboard. I then removed the 2 clips that hold
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the cabinet to the backboard, unpluged the lid switch connector and then tipped the entire cabinet forward and off the frame. This gives you access to the entire washing machine mechanism.
Next I released the 2 metal clips that hold the pump on and push it out of the way leaving the hoses connected. Next I released the 2 clips that hold the pump on, these clips also have a screw to secure them. I was then able to set the motor to the side without removing any wires.
The coupling parts had broken and were already off of the motor shaft and the input drive shaft of the transmission. I put the new drive parts on and had to tap them down untill they were flush with the end of the shafts. I then put the rubber coupling on the transmission drive end and aligned the motor drive to mate into the other holes in the coupling as I put the two back together. I then re attached the 2 motor clips with screws and reinstalled the pump with it's clips. I then reinstalled the cabinet onto the frame and replaced the cabinet clips. I then plugged in the lid switch connector and flipped the console back over and screwed it down. I then reinstalled the trim caps that had me stumped to begin with. The unit tested out OK.
Next I released the 2 metal clips that hold the pump on and push it out of the way leaving the hoses connected. Next I released the 2 clips that hold the pump on, these clips also have a screw to secure them. I was then able to set the motor to the side without removing any wires.
The coupling parts had broken and were already off of the motor shaft and the input drive shaft of the transmission. I put the new drive parts on and had to tap them down untill they were flush with the end of the shafts. I then put the rubber coupling on the transmission drive end and aligned the motor drive to mate into the other holes in the coupling as I put the two back together. I then re attached the 2 motor clips with screws and reinstalled the pump with it's clips. I then reinstalled the cabinet onto the frame and replaced the cabinet clips. I then plugged in the lid switch connector and flipped the console back over and screwed it down. I then reinstalled the trim caps that had me stumped to begin with. The unit tested out OK.
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No parts
7 of 7 people
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Jason from WENTZVILLE, MO
- Very Difficult
- More than 2 hours
A label was created and never shipped. Sat there for 2 weeks.
Contacted company for a refund and a Retha’s never been issued.
Terrible service!
Contacted company for a refund and a Retha’s never been issued.
Terrible service!
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top agitator would not operate
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Larry from Edgewood, TX
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Socket set
unscrewed a bolt, pulled top agitator out and replaced parts and reinstalled.
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Upper agitator would not turn
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Robert from Whiteman AFB, MO
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Socket set
First I removed the fabric softener dispenser. I removed the inner cap seal and agitator retaining bolt. Then I firmly pulled up on the agitator to remove the complete agitator assembly. I replaced the inner cap seal and installed the new agitator bolt with rubber washer. I placed the new agitator assembly on the drive shaft and tightene
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d the bolt. Lastly I installed the inner seal and the fabric softener dispenser. The total time spent was around 10 minutes.
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Lid trigger went and fried both plug and connector
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barbara from MILLVILLE, NJ
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Purchased lid trigger elsewhere but got the connector on line here after being told I would need to purchase complete wiring harness to correct. Once lid trigger was in i stripped the three wires that went to lid trigger and pushed thru the back side of the connector. Then I plugged into trigger. Now washer works again. Very easy to do.
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