Customer Questions and Answers for Oil by Whirlpool

Phil, the oil would be added with the retainer cap removed. This can be done with the washer placed on its side or back.

Hello Joel, a small amount of oil there is normal, the transmission case would need to be taken apart to add oil.

Hello Ron, the inner tub has a concrete balance ring for balancing unbalanced clothes loads, once up to speed it will center itself, however, the basket has to sit correctly centered on the mounting stem, otherwise, it will cause the outer tub to shake in spin. The damper pads are greased after install, the whole tub assembly being held by the springs is able to move around as it spins but not shake. Suggest you check the basket position on the mounting stem and adjust as needed. The missing oil will not affect spin.

Cheryl, The oil for this unit would be part number 6-0560800.

Hello J.J., I'm sorry but the transmission fluid will not affect spin speed. The spin speed is normally affected by the brake not fully releasing or the clutch slipping. There is also an occasional issue with the drive block and spanner nut that can sometimes affect the spin basket. Changing the transmission fluid will not change the issue at all. For a more specific diagnosis with part numbers, please post a new question including the model number from the units' I.D. tag. This will enable us to see the exact configuration you have in your home and provide specific part numbers guaranteed to fit the unit in your home. Thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter.

Hello Bruce, This could be the lid switch, the timer, or any other component in the control panel including the harness. You will have to open it up to see what wiring has burned or discolored and trace that circuit to locate the issue. If you look at the top edge of the control panel, you will see 4 screws. Unplug the unit and remove the two screws towards the center and the control panel will roll forward. This will get you inside the control panel for troubleshooting. The wiring diagram should be in this area also. If you see no issues, there is the possibility of an issue in the bottom of the unit. To access the lower part, remove the two screws near the bottom of the front panel and "roll" it up and out from the machine. The two spring clips at the top will un-hook when the main front is rotated far enough out and up.

Hello Tim. If the motor runs, but the unit does not agitate or spin, you need to check and see if the motor coupling 285753A is bad and needs to be replaced in the unit.

Randy, sounds more like a timer issue WP206230. If the transmission was " locked up", the belts would burn. If the motor was damaged, it wouldn't spin. A bad timer contact, could cause the motor to hum and produce an odor. Based on your post description, you may want to start at the timer. Good Luck and Thanks

Amanda, It's a lot more involved than you think. Either way, you'll need to remove the complete gearcase 3360629 dismantle that component, replace the seal(s) and oil and reinstall the gearcase. You'd be better served, to replace the assembly, instead of attempting to repair/rebuild the gearcase you have. It makes for a nice Saturday morning project, if you have all the special tools and parts available and on hand. You may want to re consider the complete gearcase. Thanks

Hello Jeremy. You will fill the transmission about 1/2 way with the recommended oil 6-0560800. Hope this helps.