Product Description
Lock, Top Specifications
This is the lock clip, which is used to lock in the front panel. Sold individually.
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Troubleshooting
This part works with the following products:
Dryer, Washer Dryer Combo.
This part works with the following products:
Kenmore, Whirlpool, Maytag, Roper.
Part# WP345670 replaces these:
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Adam D - February 1, 2020
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An easy repair, just a little reaching
These plastic clips that attach the front and top of the washer section can break fairly easily due to someone trying to move the washer. The replacement part is cheap, and easy to install though. It can be done without moving the washer from where it is used, and only a screwdriver, socket, and plyers are needed. Screwdriver to remove the panel on the bottom of the dryer, socket to remove two bolts from behind the top panel of the washer, then the top slides forward and the plastic parts can be remove easily by squeezing the bottoms of them with plyers, the new ones will snap in their place.
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Top of washer wasn't attached to base
First, let me start off by saying - this part wouldn't normally break. Because it's a stackable, and my dryer motor went out, the repair company had to move the entire unit from the cubicle. When the repairman tried moving it by using the washer lid ... lets just say he broke the clip. And then we could never get them to come fix the part they broke!
So, I finally ordered the part myself after studying schematics online. I am not a repair person. So, if I could figure this out - anyone can.
Take the middle cover between the washer and dryer off. There are 3 screws holding that panel on. Set the panel and screws aside. There are two "S" shaped clamps at the back. Lift (hard) the front of each one. They will snap free - freeing the whole top of the washing machine. The top has the lid connected. Pull the top towards the front and then rotate it counter-clockwise. It will come right off. This will free up the area the clips go on.
Take the lid completely off to get it out of the way. The clips fit in the holes on the front left and front right. The large square side goes up, and the small side snaps into the hole on the base. Make sure the groove is facing forward for the top cover to slide into. To get the clip to snap into the hole, put the front side down, and push (really hard) on the back side - the side towards the back of the washer. It should snap into place with some pressure.
Now, just put the top cover (with the lid attached) back on, rotate it clockwise, re-clamp it down and replace the middle panel and 3 screws.
Easy, right?
So, I finally ordered the part myself after studying schematics online. I am not a repair person. So, if I could figure this out - anyone can.
Take the middle cover between the washer and dryer off. There are 3 screws holding that panel on. Set the panel and screws aside. There are two "S" shaped clamps at the back. Lift (hard) the front of each one. They will snap free - freeing the whole top of the washing machine. The top has the lid connected. Pull the top towards the front and then rotate it counter-clockwise. It will come right off. This will free up the area the clips go on.
Take the lid completely off to get it out of the way. The clips fit in the holes on the front left and front right. The large square side goes up, and the small side snaps into the hole on the base. Make sure the groove is facing forward for the top cover to slide into. To get the clip to snap into the hole, put the front side down, and push (really hard) on the back side - the side towards the back of the washer. It should snap into place with some pressure.
Now, just put the top cover (with the lid attached) back on, rotate it clockwise, re-clamp it down and replace the middle panel and 3 screws.
Easy, right?
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Janel from Las Vegas, NV
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Robert
November 11, 2021
I don't know how to remove the upper front panel in order to replace this Whirlpool top lock WP345670. The top lock appears to be easy to replace, once upper front panel is removed.
For model number medp475ew0
Hi Robert,
Thank you for your question. Here is a link to one of our YouTube videos that you may reference on how to disassemble your dryer, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57WmUZBC1sE. The dryer in the video may appear different from yours, but it will give you a general idea on how to disassemble it. We hope this helps! Good luck with the repair!
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