Kenmore Elite Baffle Parts

This lifter assembly is the plastic baffle inside the drum that lifts and tumbles laundry as the drum turns. Replacing a cracked or missing lifter restores smooth tumbling and helps prevent fabric snags and noisy operation. What it does:

• Lifts and turns items to promote effective tumbling during cycles
• Helps distribute loads more evenly and reduce thumping
• Replaces broken, loose, or missing baffles
• Addresses symptoms like rattling, clothing snagging/tearing, or poor item movement in the drum

• 1 lifter assembly

• Disconnect power before servicing
• Work through the drum opening; remove the old lifter by releasing its locking mechanism
• Align the new lifter's tabs with the drum slots, then slide/lock it securely in place
• Verify it is firmly seated and does not wobble before running a test cycle

This washer drum lifter (baffle) mounts inside the drum to raise and tumble clothes as the basket turns. Replace a cracked or missing lifter to restore wash action, help protect fabrics, and reduce rattling noises.

• Attaches to the inner drum and lifts garments during rotation for effective tumbling
• Helps distribute loads and improve mechanical cleaning action
• Direct replacement for lifters that are cracked, loose, sharp-edged, or missing
• Typical symptoms: poor tumbling/wash results, thumping or rattling from the drum, clothing snags or tears, lifter wobbling or fallen off

• Disconnect power and turn off water supply before servicing
• Open the door and rotate the drum to access the lifter
• Depending on model, release locking tabs from inside the drum or remove the retaining fastener; align and secure the new lifter
• Ensure the lifter is fully seated and secure; run a short rinse/spin to verify proper operation