Customer Questions and Answers for Drum Baffle (Tall) by Whirlpool

This drum baffle mounts inside the rotating drum to lift and tumble laundry during each cycle. Replacing a cracked, loose, or missing fin helps prevent snags and restores proper load movement. What it does:

• Lifts and turns items as the drum rotates to improve tumbling
• Separates garments to reduce tangling and keep loads moving evenly
• Helps prevent small items from lying flat against the drum surface
• Common symptoms include rattling or thumping, visible cracks, clothes snagging/tearing, and reduced tumbling

What's included:

• One tall drum baffle

Install notes:

• Disconnect power; shut off gas supply before servicing
• Wear cut-resistant gloves; interior cabinet edges can be sharp
• Rotate the drum to access mounting points; support the drum while removing/installing the baffle
• Tighten fasteners securely; hand-turn the drum to verify clearance before testing

Also known as: drum lifter, drum fin Variant note: This is the tall version; some drums use both tall and short baffles—match to your original.