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

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM20641539
Manufacturer Part Number: W11252784

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
What's included: 1 washplate Install notes:
  • 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

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Stephanie, here are the instructions on removing the wash plate in your washer, 1) unplug power cord from outlet 2) Tape the washer lid closed. 3) Using a putty knife, press and unlock the two front top locks. The locks are approximately 6-1/2? from the outside edge of the washer.1. Unplug washer or disconnect power. 2. Raise the cabinet top . 3. To remove the basket: a) Loosen the clamp and pull the recirculation hose off the tub ring. b) Pry out and unsnap the tub ring tabs from the tub and remove the tub ring. c) Insert the blade of a small screwdriver into the slot in the impeller cap, then pry the cap up, and remove it. d) Remove the 7/16? hex-head bolt from the impeller, then lift and remove the impeller from the basket. NOTE: Lifting the basket will assist in removing the impeller. As for parts delays or backorderred parts availibility, We have no idea, it is dependent on the manufacturer production schedule, but it is in the area of 10 to 14 days on average. Thanks and Good Luck.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Thursday, April 14, 2011

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