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Whirlpool Washer Repair
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Checking/Replacing water pump
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Checking/Replacing Water Pump
Whirlpool® washing machines (direct drive)
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| Instructions |
Illustrations |
 Disconnect
power to the washer (or unplug it). Turn off both hot and cold water lines
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This is a
two port pump. The top port, with the action of the impeller
turning counterclockwise, forces the water back into the tub and basket.
When the washer goes into spin, the impeller turns clockwise, drawing the
water through the top port, through the pump, and then out the bottom port
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Removing the pump
1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
2. Use the
Removing washer cabinet article
to help you get to the pump.
3. Using a screwdriver or your hand, unsnap the bottom retainer from
the pump.
4. Using a screwdriver or your hand, unsnap the top retainer from the
pump.
Note: Care should be taken when removing hoses as they may have water
in them.
5. Using pliers, slide the clamp on the top hose off the port of the
pump.
6. Carefully remove this hose.
7. Using a pail, drain the excess water from this hose.
8. Using pliers, slide the clamp on the bottom hose off the port of
the pump.
9. Carefully remove this hose.
10. Using a pail, drain the excess water from this hose.
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To find the right
water pump for your washer, enter the washer model
number below
(where is the model number?)
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Installing the pump
1. Hold the new pump with the ports facing your left and the four (4)
legs facing the washer.
2. Push the top hose on the top port (large) on the pump.
3. Push the bottom hose on the bottom port (small) on the pump.
4. Line up the flats on the pump bearing with the flats on the drive motor
shaft.
5. Push the pump on until the four (4) legs are pressed up against the
drive motor.
6. The bottom retainer must be in the bottom slot in the drive motor.
7. Snap the bottom retainer over the pump.
8. The top retainer must be in the top slot in the drive motor.
9. Snap the top retainer over the pump.
10. Using pliers, slide the top clamp on the hose over the port on the
pump.
Note: The tangs on the clamp must be facing up to avoid hitting the
cabinet during spin.
11. Using pliers, slide the bottom clamp on the hose over the port on the
pump.
Note: The tangs on the clamp must be facing down to avoid hitting
the cabinet during spin.
12. Use the
Re-installing the cabinet article
to help you put the washer back together.
13. Plug in washer or reconnect power.
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- Testing/Replacing washer drive
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