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Customer Questions and Answers for Washplate (Impeller) by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18068661
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10553968

This replacement washplate sits at the bottom of the tub and uses low-profile fins to move laundry and water for effective cleaning. Replace it if the original is cracked, stripped, or no longer gripping the drive hub.

  • Creates the wash action by circulating water and rolling clothes through the tub
  • Transfers motor torque via the center splines to agitate fabrics
  • Common symptoms: clothes not moving, poor cleaning, wobbly/loose washplate, or ratcheting/grinding during wash
  • Visual clues: cracks, broken fins, or rounded/stripped splines
What's included: 1 washplate Installation notes:
  • Disconnect power and turn off water supply before servicing
  • Remove the center cap/dispenser, then remove the center bolt and lift off the old washplate
  • Clean the hub splines; seat the new washplate fully, reinstall and tighten the center bolt, and replace the cap
  • Run a short cycle to ensure proper wash action and quiet operation

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Hello Gerry, The cap and bolt are all that hold this in position. You can put a very small amount of penetrating oil on it to help free it up but be cautious not to get much in there since there are items in this unit that cannot withstand petroleum products. You can also remove the tub cover and grab the edges of the spin basket and bump up on the impeller with the spin basket. This will many times pop the impeller out.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Tuesday, November 12, 2013

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