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LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Dispenser Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the detergent dispenser in your LG front load washing machine.

The detergent dispenser houses the detergent drawer. It has no moving parts and is unlikely to break.

This guide will work for most LG front-load washing machines. This guide is written with a model WM3050CW washer. If you have a different model, you may encounter some minor disassembly differences, but the overall repair process will be the same.

What you need

  1. LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Dispenser Replacement, Safety Precautions: step 1, image 1 of 2 LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Dispenser Replacement, Safety Precautions: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Before you begin your repair, perform the following:

    • Turn off the main water supply

    • Unplug your washer

    • Disconnect all water connections at the rear of your washer

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  2. LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Dispenser Replacement, Unfasten the top panel: step 2, image 1 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Dispenser Replacement, Unfasten the top panel: step 2, image 2 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Dispenser Replacement, Unfasten the top panel: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the screw(s) securing the top panel brackets to the back panel.

    • You don't need to remove the screws securing the brackets to the top panel.

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  3. LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Dispenser Replacement, Remove the top panel: step 3, image 1 of 2 LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Dispenser Replacement, Remove the top panel: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the top panel towards the rear of the device to disconnect its clips.

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  4. LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Dispenser Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Dispenser Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Tilt the top panel upward to completely disconnect it from the chassis.

    • Remove the top panel.

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  5. LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Dispenser Replacement, Remove the detergent drawer: step 5, image 1 of 2 LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Dispenser Replacement, Remove the detergent drawer: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Pull the detergent drawer away from the chassis as far as it will go.

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  6. LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Dispenser Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Dispenser Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Dispenser Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Press down on the "Push" button to disengage the clips securing the detergent drawer.

    • Pull the drawer out of its slot on the chassis and remove it.

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  8. LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Dispenser Replacement, Disconnect the control panel: step 7, image 1 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Dispenser Replacement, Disconnect the control panel: step 7, image 2 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Dispenser Replacement, Disconnect the control panel: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Disconnect the connectors attached to the control panel.

    • Always grip cables by their connectors and not the wires themselves.

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  9. LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Dispenser Replacement, Unclip the control panel cable: step 8, image 1 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Dispenser Replacement, Unclip the control panel cable: step 8, image 2 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Dispenser Replacement, Unclip the control panel cable: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • Unclip any connections the control panel cable has to the chassis or other components.

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  10. LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Dispenser Replacement, Detergent dispenser hose information: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • To prevent confusion, label each detergent hose and its corresponding dispenser connection.

    • You can use masking tape or mark the components themselves.

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  11. LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Dispenser Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Dispenser Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Use slip joint pliers to pinch the detergent dispenser hose clamp and pull it away from the assembly.

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  12. LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Dispenser Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Dispenser Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Use slip joint pliers to gently rotate the detergent dispenser hose back and forth around its connection and loosen it.

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  13. LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Dispenser Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Dispenser Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2

    • Pull the detergent dispenser hose straight off its connection on the assembly.

    • Repeat the loosening and removal procedure for each hose.

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  14. LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Dispenser Replacement, Disconnect the dispenser: step 13, image 1 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Dispenser Replacement, Disconnect the dispenser: step 13, image 2 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Dispenser Replacement, Disconnect the dispenser: step 13, image 3 of 3

    • Loosen any fasteners securing the bellows to the detergent dispenser.

    • Pull the bellows straight off its connection on the dispenser to disconnect it.

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  15. LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Dispenser Replacement, Unfasten the detergent dispenser: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the screw(s) securing the detergent dispenser.

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  16. LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Dispenser Replacement, Unclip the detergent dispenser: step 15, image 1 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Dispenser Replacement, Unclip the detergent dispenser: step 15, image 2 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Dispenser Replacement, Unclip the detergent dispenser: step 15, image 3 of 3

    • Slide the detergent dispenser out of its slot in the chassis to unclip it.

    • Completely separate the dispenser from the chassis.

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  17. LG Front Load Washing Machine Detergent Dispenser Replacement, Remove the detergent dispenser: step 16, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the detergent dispenser.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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