WFW862CHC1 Whirlpool Washer - Instructions

This product comes in a bottle with a brush like Liquid Paper. It goes on incredibly easy. A second coat might be needed. I wanted to prevent rust from setting in so I covered the scratches and dings. The paint is a little brighter since my washer is 10 years old but it still looks great.

Replaced the Whirlpool washer water inlet valve.
1. Unplug washer
2. Close Hot and Cold water valves
3. Remove top cover of the machine by taking out 3 screws in the top back. Slide top back and remove.
4. Water Inlet Valve is located on the back left side, remove tubing using a nutdriver to loosen the hose clamps.
5. Water Inlet Valve is removed by removing the screw in the back of the valve and turning the valve clockwise a little.
Replace with the new one, connect hoses, put cover back on, open valves, plug it in.
6. Ran washer and Fabric Softener dispenser now works

Two people to screwdrivers, stretching the spring out and around and that’s the last part to go on

Replaced door latch after removing rubber seal from tub to access door latch. Simple replacement but did not correct issue. Notified service technician to determine error codes and had to replaced display panel and control module.

1. First I unplugged the machine.
2. Then I turned off the hot and cold water supply valves.
3. With a towel ready to catch the water, I used channel locks to unscrew the water supply hose from the valve in the back of the machine.
4. Next with 1/4" socket I removed the three screws at the top rear of the machine securing the top cover plate. You could also use a T20 driver.
5. Then I slid the top plate back about an inch and lifted it up to remove it from the machine, being careful with the sharp edges of the plate.
6. Then using my fingers I unclipped the electrical connections to the valve, taking note of how they attached.
7. Warning: I wish someone had told me this! Have a small towel ready to catch any water from the valve hose inside the machine so as not to get any electrical parts wet! I got the machine wet and had to wait a few days to let it dry before it would run water instead of just making a buzzing sound. Luckily it did work again. So with that in mind, I took pliers and squeezed the hose clamp to loosen it and slid it down over the hose.
8. Then using a flathead screwdriver I carefully worked around the hose and pried the hose off of the valve. Again have a small towel ready for the hose to drain onto!
9. Once the hose is drained, I removed the screw on the back of the machine that secured the valve to the machine. I don't remember if it is T20 or Phillips screw.
10. Then I turned the old valve counter clockwise a quarter turn (using channel locks to help me) to release the valve from the two metal tabs holding it in place.
11. I then pulled the old valve out and put the new one in following these steps in reverse order.
12. Don't forget to turn the water back on and plug the machine in! Not that I would ever do such a thing...

I asked PS if I purchase from them, will I get the new version level sensor or the old version in a sealed bag that has the new number on the bag.
They guaranteed I would get the newest version level sensor inside of the bag. I had this problem with the past 3 vendors) So i spent double the $ to purchase from them. it arrived, bag had new part # inside was the OLD PART numbered item! The would not respond! The link for the install wont work! I just need the newer part and the calibration procedure t make this right or a refund!

NO SUPPORT for PARTSSELECT!

i had no clue, yet when you you tube it, there are a few ones that are pretty good. Be patient, follow the directions, do not cut any corners or it will leak! The hardest part is putting the front clamp back on, here's how you do it;
put the wire clamp on at the top, and pull it around on the left side, then, by using the needle nose pliers, have the wire clamp at about 3:00 o clock on the right, there is a spring on that wire clamp, put that at 3:00 o clock as well, pull down as hard as you can at the spring which stretches the clamp, then work it around with your other hand, or your wife if she isn't scared like mine was

Best of luck,

Replaced each hose. Did discover that either hose can be used for hot or cold water lines. No longer required to label hot and cold replacement hoses.

Everything worked perfectly---thanks to the suggestion of your call center agent. She suggested that since the replacement door handles were no longer available, I should consider repainting them--it worked like a charm. Please tell her she was a life saver. We rent that house in Fl and my returning tenants had complained about the discoloring refer handles. Thank you

Removed rear cover (6 screws) unpluged harness from motor control and removed same. Replaced motor control reinstalled harness. Replaced rear cover. Parts used motor control board.