Customer Questions and Answers for Drum Baffle (Washer Lifter), 3.6-Cu Ft by Whirlpool

This drum baffle is the internal clothes lifter for select 3.6-cu ft front-load washers. It helps tumble and separate laundry, improving wash action and preventing items from staying flat against the drum.

• Guides and lifts clothes as the drum rotates for better turnover and cleaning
• A damaged or missing baffle can cause poor wash performance or unusual tumbling noise
• Loose baffles may rattle or snag items during cycles
• Restores proper drum agitation and fabric movement

• Unplug washer and turn off water before servicing
• Access is typically from inside the drum; rotate drum to align and release/secure the baffle
• Reuse existing hardware if no new fasteners are provided
• The baffle is fully locked/secured before running a test cycle