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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Top-Load Washer Dispenser Level Sensor Replacement W11178145 
Whirlpool Top-Load Washer Dispenser Level Sensor Replacement W11178145
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$87.43Estimated Savings
$112.5004:43
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the dispenser level sensor on a Whirlpool top-loading washing machine, model WTW7120HW0. The most common reason for replacing this part is if the washer is not cleaning properly.
All of the information in this part replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
All of the information in this part replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the dispenser level sensor in this whirlpool top-load washer…
2
… you will need a quarter-inch nut driver, a small flat-head screwdriver, a putty knife, and a chain.
3
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance’s power cord.
4
Have an assistant help you to move the washer away from the wall.
5
Use the quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the two rear screws securing the control panel assembly.
6
Next, insert a putty knife under the front corners of the control panel housing to release the clips securing the housing.
7
Disconnect the user interface control wire connecter so you can set the control panel assembly aside.
8
Disconnect the dispenser level sensor wire connecter from the control board.
9
Now unthread the two rear screws securing the main top…
10
… as well as the screw securing the access plate.
11
Remove the plate.
12
Now pull the main top forward, lift up and align it on the screw brackets.
13
Support the main top with a chain.
14
You can now release the dispenser level sensor wires from the retainers and use the small flat-head screwdriver to release the old sensor from the dispenser housing.
15
To install the new dispenser level sensor…
16
… insert it behind the retaining tabs in the dispenser housing.
17
Secure the wires behind the retainers and feed the wire connecter through the hole in the main top.
18
Remove the chain and reposition the washer’s main top.
19
Rethread the two rear screws securing the main top.
20
Realign the access plate and secure it with the screw.
21
Connect the dispenser level sensor wire connecter to the control board.
22
Reconnect the user interface control wire connecter to the main control board.
23
Insert the rear control panel housing clips into the rear slots in the main top first… then snap the front clips into place.
24
Rethread the two rear screws to fully secure.
25
Move the washer back against the wall.
26
Plug the appliance’s power cord back in…
27
… and the washer should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the dispenser level sensor on a Whirlpool top-loading washing machine, model WTW7120HW0. The most common reason for replacing this part is if the washer is not cleaning properly.
All of the information in this part replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
All of the information in this part replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the dispenser level sensor in this whirlpool top-load washer…
2
… you will need a quarter-inch nut driver, a small flat-head screwdriver, a putty knife, and a chain.
3
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance’s power cord.
4
Have an assistant help you to move the washer away from the wall.
5
Use the quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the two rear screws securing the control panel assembly.
6
Next, insert a putty knife under the front corners of the control panel housing to release the clips securing the housing.
7
Disconnect the user interface control wire connecter so you can set the control panel assembly aside.
8
Disconnect the dispenser level sensor wire connecter from the control board.
9
Now unthread the two rear screws securing the main top…
10
… as well as the screw securing the access plate.
11
Remove the plate.
12
Now pull the main top forward, lift up and align it on the screw brackets.
13
Support the main top with a chain.
14
You can now release the dispenser level sensor wires from the retainers and use the small flat-head screwdriver to release the old sensor from the dispenser housing.
15
To install the new dispenser level sensor…
16
… insert it behind the retaining tabs in the dispenser housing.
17
Secure the wires behind the retainers and feed the wire connecter through the hole in the main top.
18
Remove the chain and reposition the washer’s main top.
19
Rethread the two rear screws securing the main top.
20
Realign the access plate and secure it with the screw.
21
Connect the dispenser level sensor wire connecter to the control board.
22
Reconnect the user interface control wire connecter to the main control board.
23
Insert the rear control panel housing clips into the rear slots in the main top first… then snap the front clips into place.
24
Rethread the two rear screws to fully secure.
25
Move the washer back against the wall.
26
Plug the appliance’s power cord back in…
27
… and the washer should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Dispenser Switch
$87.43
Total$0.00
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