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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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Ryan, No, the metal plate would not cause the splines to be wear out. It would be recommended to check the bolt to make sure that it is not loose. If it is loose try some loctite on it and this should keep it in place.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Monday, September 28, 2020

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