Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairFrigidaire Affinity Top Load Washer Control Switch #137493700

Frigidaire Affinity Top Load Washer Control Switch #137493700

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This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the control switch on Frigidaire Affinity top-load washing machines. The most common reason for replacing the switch is if the washer does not respond to the user’s cycle selections and other more commonly defective parts have already been checked.

All of the information in this control switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire

Tools used: small flat-head screwdriver

Step By Step Instructions

1
Before you replace the control switch in your washer Unplug the power cord.
2
Use wire or string to help pull the selector knob off.
3
Now insert a small flat-head screwdriver into the holes in the back of the control housing and press the retaining tabs down to release the front control panel.
4
Disconnect the wire connecter from the control switch.
5
Now pull back the retaining tabs to release the old switch.
6
Install the new control switch by snapping it into place on the control panel.
7
Connect the wire connecter to the new switch.
8
Realign the control panel on the housing and snap it into place.
9
Replace the selector knob.
10
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your washer should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the control switch on Frigidaire Affinity top-load washing machines. The most common reason for replacing the switch is if the washer does not respond to the user’s cycle selections and other more commonly defective parts have already been checked.

All of the information in this control switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire

Tools used: small flat-head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the control switch in your washer Unplug the power cord.
2
Use wire or string to help pull the selector knob off.
3
Now insert a small flat-head screwdriver into the holes in the back of the control housing and press the retaining tabs down to release the front control panel.
4
Disconnect the wire connecter from the control switch.
5
Now pull back the retaining tabs to release the old switch.
6
Install the new control switch by snapping it into place on the control panel.
7
Connect the wire connecter to the new switch.
8
Realign the control panel on the housing and snap it into place.
9
Replace the selector knob.
10
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your washer should be ready for use.

Applicable Product Model

Parts Needed
Recommended Tools and Accessories
Cleaner
Cleaner
$7.62
Total$0.00

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