MVWB766FW2 Maytag Washer - Instructions

1. Remove old screws & brackets from damaged lid.
2. Insert old brackets into new lid.
3.Place new lid with inserted brackets into existing holes into top of washer.
4.Insert screws into brackets and tighten to spec.

I watched a YouTube video first. Followed instructions exactly and had washer going in 30 minutes!!!! Part that I ordered was an exact fit! Thanks to partselect.com!

UNPLUG WASHER FROM WALL PLUG
Watch u tube on how to remove top and also cover on top circuit compartment
First find the service book taped inside front. PLUGand read to read codes
call up the error codes flashing
the code indicated a defective lid latch.UNPUG WASHER
went through testing the switch one of the cont ... Read more acts was defective and intermittent.
UNPUG WASHER unpug J connect from circuit board remove wiring and connect from lid
new wiring harness goes back same as old one and mount new lid switch. done

Removed three screws on back to open top panel, used small vice grip to pull on suspension rod to unhook and remove from the drum. Remove and replaced one at a time so the rods keep drum suspended and prevent from dropping in the cabinet . Reinstalled top panel and done .Very easy completed in about 20 minutes.

Removed Back and top of digit front. removed water intake valve part order new part replacing was a breeze

Take the old one out and put a new one in

My husband watched numerous YouTube videos before tackling it.

Used some essential oils in laundry to help with odor. (Doesn't work, don't bother. Just get better soap.) Oils caused damage to center dispenser tray. Bought replacement tray. Simply pull the old one out by pushing down on the tabs on each end, slide the new one in place. Maybe took 30 seconds. Price? Far too expensive for a plastic draw ... Read more er, but what do you do?

Replaced each hose. Did discover that either hose can be used for hot or cold water lines. No longer required to label hot and cold replacement hoses.

move washer to get to backside, remove necessary screws and hoses, slid washer top over, replaced lid mechanism.

The video was excellent in what needed to be accomplished. However it showed reaching inside the tub with vise grips to grab the old spring. This worked fine for removing them but the installation of the new spring did not allow my hand and vise grip to secure the new spring and pull it up and insert it into the retainer. I found that by ... Read more taking a cord and putting it through the socket and retainer allowed me to pull straight up and seat it in the retainer a lot easier.

I was sent the wrong part , when I questioned them said they did not have it so was directed to Whirlpool and they are making it and I might get it in May

Found video on line for my washer only had miner difficulties grabbing the hooked suspension rod to remove the ball end and lower tub to the floor. Do the front ones first then you can lay the washer front to the floor making it easier to remove the back ones

Extracted hinges from inserts thus allowing removal of the lid .

Did what instructions said.