Al October 30, 2013 for Model Number 11047512600 I have a front load Kenmore HE2 Plus. One of the plastic pieces in the drum came out.It appears to have a broken tab. I wanted to check and make sure that i have the right part number before ordering. Is this thing just snapped in or is it held by a screw. Or both? And if so-how do i get to the piece from the outer drum side?
1 Answer Al, The part number for the baffle is part number WP8540456. The part is held in by a screw that goes from the outer part of the inner tub through the baffle. To install this part can be difficult but you can try to install by removing the large hose that connects to the bottom of the tub. Look through the hole and find the screw hole for the baffle and install the baffle into the drum and install the screw. If you cannot get to the screw hole then you would need to disassemble the tub to gain access to it. Read More...
Tina May 29, 2013 for Model Number wfw8300sw03 Does this baffle need to be screwed down or does it just slide into place. I ordered new baffle but no screws came with it to assemble. I see that some say to screw it down but I am not sure if it needs to be or is it suppose to just slide on?
1 Answer Hello Tina. No, there is no screws used. The baffle is secured using locking tabs on the unit. Read More...
Paula December 19, 2012 for Model Number 11047512601 I need to replace one of the baffles. Do I have to take the drum out or does it slide into place.
1 Answer Hello Paula, The baffle is has one screw in it on the outer part of inner tub. You could try to get it out by removing drain from the bottom of the tub and seeing if you can get to the screw without having to pull tub apart, but tub will have to be removed. Read More...
Hortencia M. January 02, 2012 I have a whirpool washer that in a year we had to replace 3 Baffles and ready to replace a 4th one. Any suggestions on what is the cause, is other people having the same problem? Just wondering. We are a family of 4 and don't wash nothing else but our clothes. Any help, advice,reason? Thanks Hortencia Miranda
1 Answer Hello Hortencia. You will need to make sure you dont wash any of the rubber backed rugs or tennis shoes without putting them in a garment bag first. Also, over loading the washer will cause the baffle WP8540456 to fail in the unit. Hope this helps. Read More...