In order to get access to any part on your Whirlpool or Kenmore (with 110 prefix in the model number) direct drive washer (direct drive means “no belts”) the first thing you have to do is remove the cabinet. In this article, I’ll explain how to do that.
1. UNPLUG THE WASHER
2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw from each side of the console.                                                                                                 NOTE: On some latest models there are no screws (big saving for Whirlpool). Instead there is a console clip on each side of the console which should be carefully released by inserting a putty knife under the console from the front on each side.
3. Pull the console forward and up to remove the tabs on the bottom of the end caps, out of the holes in the top.
4. Lift the console up and lay it on its back.
5. Unplug the harness connector for the lid switch.
6. Insert a flat screwdriver into the front edge of the clip (located on both sides), and pry back. Remove both clips from the holes in the cabinet and slide down the other end of the clips and out the slot in the rear panel.
7. Open and hold the lid while grabbing the cabinet front opening. Be sure when tilting the cabinet that the back edge clears the vacuum break.
8. Tilt the top of the cabinet toward you by pulling on the lid and opening of the cabinet. This releases the back slots of the cabinet from the tabs in the back of the base
9. Carefully pull the cabinet away from the base of the washer and set it aside.
You also can watch it on the video, among many others, created and posted by AppliancePartsPros.com on youtube – How To Disassemble Whirlpool/Kenmore Direct Drive Washer.
Now you have access to most of the parts. The most common parts are:
Whirlpool direct drive washer water pump 3363394
Watch it on the video: How To Replace Washer Pump
and Whirlpool motor drive coupling 285753
Watch it on the video: How To Replace Washer Motor Drive Coupling
9 responses so far ↓
floyd // Jun 1, 2007 at 12:18 am
could not get past step 2. where are the 2 screw?
Gene // Jun 1, 2007 at 1:46 am
floyd
Depend on the model of the washer screws could be: 1) in the front of the console; 2) in the back of the console or 3) behind the end caps
Good luck,
Gene
Justin // Jun 2, 2007 at 2:39 am
great directions. screws are in the front on mine. also have to disconnect the three hoses before sliding the cabinet off.
IndianaBob // Jun 3, 2007 at 3:18 pm
What are you calling the console? If it’s the control panel on top, I have no Phillips screws on mine.
Gene // Jun 4, 2007 at 8:00 pm
Bob
The console and the control panel are the same. If you have a Whirlpool or Kenmore (with 110 prefix in the model number) direct drive washer then to locate the screws read the comment addressed to Floyd http://tinyurl.com/3ysrv8
If it is a different make or model, then I need the complete information from you.
Thanks for stopping by. Keep me updated.
Gene.
Mick // Jul 30, 2007 at 7:37 am
Gene
To save time and a lot of mucking around just pull the machine out from the wall about 2 feet and prop up with suitable object and work from underneath to replace coupling.
iv’e done this plenty of times on our machine as I’m replacing the dam thing. about every 12 Mths. Even tried the heavy duty coupling.
Carol // Oct 23, 2008 at 8:17 pm
ARGH!!! I can’t find the screws to remove the console! I think I must need to remove the endcaps….but….can’t figure out how to get them off either ! Help! I am SO Frustrated!
Whirlpool Model: LSB6000PQ0
Gene // Oct 23, 2008 at 8:42 pm
Hi Carol,
Depend on the model of the washer these screws could be: in the back of the end caps, behind the end caps or in the front of the control panel.
In your washer they are in the back of the end caps (#49 on the diagram).
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Thanks for stopping by. Keep me updated.
Gene.
howie d // Apr 11, 2010 at 9:42 pm
great! saved me so much money, i just had to pull a sock out of my pump.
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