My daughter turned the washer knob and it broke off. We can push it on to turn the dial, but since it won't stay on, we cannot pull the knob out to start the cycle. (front loading Frigidaire Gallery) Can I fix this myself?
HA! That's funny - that's what we are doing actually. I was hoping for a more permanent fix. Thanks.HA! That's funny - that's what we are doing actually. I was hoping for a more permanent fix. Thanks.
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You can use the knob to turn the washer to the correct cycle, and then use a pair of long nose pliers to gently pull the center hub out to start the washer. This is of course only a work around. I'll post more if I figure out how to fix this as well.
If it's the same as mine (Frigidaire Gallery) then, yes it's easy. I took another look. You need to unscrew the black piece that's left in there, order the part, and simply screw the new one in. The trick is to unscrew it it (counter clockwise) with the pliers w/o crushing the black plastic. Even if you do, you can probably just get the brass part out with the pliers as well. If it's the same as mine (Frigidaire Gallery) then, yes it's easy. I took another look. You need to unscrew the black piece that's left in there, order the part, and simply screw the new one in. The trick is to unscrew it it (counter clockwise) with the pliers w/o crushing the black plastic. Even if you do, you can probably just get the brass part out with the pliers as well.
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There should be a spring clip that holds the timer knob on. It or the timer knob may need replaced. Here is a picture of the timer knob and the spring clip. Sure hope this helps and best wishes.
With the knob pulled out, rotate it counter-clockwise. If that doesn't work, rotate with the knob pushed in (I can't remember which position it should be in, but do know that it comes off by turning it counter-clockwise). With the knob off, the dial guard should lift off the center post of the timer.
it's possible go to www.repairclinic.com and enter the numbers you have posted and it will show you what they are. I have the same problem. What I did was not pretty but it works for now. I broke a piece off of your part#387997 and simply turn my dial that way and then pull the center out to start the wash. Considering a new timer is close to $100+ and it works fine this way , well you know...
If you are talking about the Cycle Selection knob, turn the washer to an OFF position, or unplug. I can't remember if you need to pull the knob out or leave pushed in, but the knob will come off by turning it counter-clockwise. After unscrewing it and removing, the plastic dial under the center knob will simply pull off. I hope this helps you. If you need further assistance, please let me know.
needlenose pliers grabbing the center shaft (white plastic around a brass center around a screw), turned counterclockwise will free the remainder of the broken knob and allow you to remove it and then screw on the new part.
We have a GE WJRR4170 washer, with the same problem. At first I
thought I might have to unscrew the entire control panel just to
replace the knob. However, replacing it turns out to be easy.
Right behind the knob, holding it in place, is a nylon/plastic retainer
clip. If you pull out the knob (into the "start" position), you can
use a flathead screwdriver to push the clip out. The knob then will
slide easily off the metal stem. A GE replacement knob costs $9 or
$10, depending on the source.
Shame on GE, but the knob is designed terribly. The part of it that
engages the dial has eight, flimsy plastic teeth. At any time, four of
these are supposed to engage four little slots in the dial. However,
the way the knob is designed, there will be a lot of wear and tear on
these plastic teeth, so they'll wear out on every single machine.
Good luck to the many people who will have this problem!
HA! That's funny - that's what we are doing actually. I was hoping for a more permanent fix. Thanks.
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