Customer Questions and Answers for Washplate (Low-Profile Impeller) by Whirlpool

This low-profile washplate sits at the bottom of the tub and moves the load through water for proper cleaning. Replace a stripped, cracked, or loose washplate to restore wash action and reduce noise or slippage.

• Mounts to the drive hub to rotate and circulate laundry during the wash cycle
• Helps create water currents and friction to loosen soils
• Worn or stripped splines can cause slipping and poor agitation
• Common symptoms: clothes not moving, poor cleaning results, unusual clicking/grinding from the tub base, visible cracks or wobble

• Disconnect power and shut off water before servicing
• Remove the center cap/cover, then remove the retaining bolt and lift off the old washplate
• Clean and inspect the hub splines; seat the new plate fully and reinstall the bolt—do not overtighten
• Run a short test cycle to ensure proper wash action