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Model: LA5500XM	Brand: Whirlpool	Age: More than 10 years
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Tom R		#1 Posted : Tuesday, December 18, 2007 1:50:55 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 12/18/2007(UTC) Posts: 1		We have a large capacity automatic washer. It has been a great appliance. The cycle control knob is designed to be pulled outward to activate the cycles. When it gets to the spin cycle it will not spin unless you hold the knob out even further (manually). It spins fine when held out. It also sparks when you turn it off during the spin cycle. I suspect the switch behind the knob. Can I replace the knob/switch unit only? Does it sound like I am on the right track? It is about 25 years old. Will that make a difference? Bad time of year to be spending money on a new washer. Thanks in advance for any assistance provided. Tom R


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Gene		#2 Posted : Tuesday, December 18, 2007 2:06:36 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Hello Tom Most likely the timer (the part you called "the cycle control") is bad and has to be replaced (#40 on the top and console break down diagram). - The part number for the timer is AP2915525 - Here are the break down diagrams for the Whirlpool washer Model LA5500XMW0 Good luck. Gene.


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