Whirlpool Top-Load Washer Lid Lock Assembly Replacement W11394572

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$62.95

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$112.50

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This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the lid lock assembly on a Whirlpool top-loading washing machine, model WTW7120HW0. The most common reason for replacing this part is if the lid will not lock properly.

All of the information in this part replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool

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To replace the lid lock assembly on this whirlpool top-load washer…

… you will need a quarter-inch nut driver, a small flat-head screwdriver, needle-nose pliers, a putty knife, and a chain.

Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance’s power cord.

Have an assistant help you to move the washer away from the wall.

Use the quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the two rear screws securing the control panel assembly.

Next, insert a putty knife under the front corners of the control panel housing to release the clips securing the housing.

Disconnect the user interface control wire connecter so you can set the control panel assembly aside.

Now unthread the two rear screws securing the main top…

… as well as the screw securing the access plate.

Remove the plate.

Pull the main top forward, then partially lift it up and detach the lid lock bezel.

Use the small flat-head screwdriver to depress the retaining tab then slide the lid lock to the left to release it from the main top.

Now lift the main top all the way up and align it on the screw brackets.

Support the main top with the chain.

Release the lid lock wire conduit from the two side retaining clips attached to the main top.

Use the needle-nose pliers to release the conduit retainer from the main top…

… then disconnect the wire connecter from the control board to fully remove the old assembly.

To install the new lid lock assembly…

… feed the wire connecter through the hole in the main top…

… and connect the wire connecter to the control board.

Snap the retainer in place in the main top.

Secure the lid lock wire conduit behind the main top retaining clips.

Insert the left edge of the new lid lock into the slot in the main top first then insert the right edge and slide the lock to the right to secure.

Snap the bezel into place.

Remove the chain and reposition the washer’s main top.

Rethread the two rear screws securing the main top.

Realign the access plate and secure it with the screw.

Reconnect the user interface control wire connecter to the main control board.

Insert the rear control panel housing clips into the rear slots in the main top first… then snap the front clips into place.

Rethread the two rear screws to fully secure.

Move the washer back against the wall.

Plug the appliance’s power cord back in…

… and the washer should be ready for use.

Description

Step-By-Step Instructions

To replace the lid lock assembly on this whirlpool top-load washer…

… you will need a quarter-inch nut driver, a small flat-head screwdriver, needle-nose pliers, a putty knife, and a chain.

Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance’s power cord.

Have an assistant help you to move the washer away from the wall.

Use the quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the two rear screws securing the control panel assembly.

Next, insert a putty knife under the front corners of the control panel housing to release the clips securing the housing.

Disconnect the user interface control wire connecter so you can set the control panel assembly aside.

Now unthread the two rear screws securing the main top…

… as well as the screw securing the access plate.

Remove the plate.

Pull the main top forward, then partially lift it up and detach the lid lock bezel.

Use the small flat-head screwdriver to depress the retaining tab then slide the lid lock to the left to release it from the main top.

Now lift the main top all the way up and align it on the screw brackets.

Support the main top with the chain.

Release the lid lock wire conduit from the two side retaining clips attached to the main top.

Use the needle-nose pliers to release the conduit retainer from the main top…

… then disconnect the wire connecter from the control board to fully remove the old assembly.

To install the new lid lock assembly…

… feed the wire connecter through the hole in the main top…

… and connect the wire connecter to the control board.

Snap the retainer in place in the main top.

Secure the lid lock wire conduit behind the main top retaining clips.

Insert the left edge of the new lid lock into the slot in the main top first then insert the right edge and slide the lock to the right to secure.

Snap the bezel into place.

Remove the chain and reposition the washer’s main top.

Rethread the two rear screws securing the main top.

Realign the access plate and secure it with the screw.

Reconnect the user interface control wire connecter to the main control board.

Insert the rear control panel housing clips into the rear slots in the main top first… then snap the front clips into place.

Rethread the two rear screws to fully secure.

Move the washer back against the wall.

Plug the appliance’s power cord back in…

… and the washer should be ready for use.

Applicable Product Model

Brand

Whirlpool

Product Type

Washing Machine

Model

WTW7120HW0

Subtype

Product Diagram & Manuals

Parts Needed

Door Lock

$62.95

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Cleaner

$8.38

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Whirlpool Top-Load Washer Lid Lock Assembly Replacement W11394572

Step By Step Instructions

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