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LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement

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This is a prerequisite-only guide! This guide is part of another procedure and isn’t meant to be used alone.

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the control panel in your LG WM3050CW Washing Machine.

What you need

  1. LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement, Safety Precautions: step 1, image 1 of 2 LG WM3050CW Control Panel 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 WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement, Unfasten the top panel: step 2, image 1 of 3 LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement, Unfasten the top panel: step 2, image 2 of 3 LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement, Unfasten the top panel: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Use a Phillips driver to remove the two bottom 16.5 mm-long screws securing the top panel brackets.

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  3. LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement, Remove the top panel: step 3, image 1 of 2 LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement, Remove the top panel: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the top panel 1-2 inches towards the rear of the device to disconnect its clips.

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  4. LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 LG WM3050CW Control Panel 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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  6. LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement, Remove the detergent drawer: step 5, image 1 of 2 LG WM3050CW Control Panel 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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  7. LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 LG WM3050CW Control Panel 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 WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement, Disconnect the control panel: step 7, image 1 of 3 LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement, Disconnect the control panel: step 7, image 2 of 3 LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement, Disconnect the control panel: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Disconnect the three harness connectors for the control panel.

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

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  9. LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement, Unfasten the control panel: step 8, image 1 of 2 LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement, Unfasten the control panel: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips driver to remove the 16.4 mm-long screw securing the control panel.

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  10. LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement, Unfasten the detergent dispenser: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips driver to remove the two 26.3 mm‑long screws securing the detergent dispenser.

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  11. LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement, Unclip the control panel: step 10, image 1 of 3 LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement, Unclip the control panel: step 10, image 2 of 3 LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement, Unclip the control panel: step 10, image 3 of 3

    • Insert a flathead screwdriver between the chassis and the top left corner of the control panel.

    • Twist the screwdriver to release the clips securing the control panel.

    • Repeat this procedure for the remaining clips along the control panel.

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  12. LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement, Remove the control panel: step 11, image 1 of 3 LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement, Remove the control panel: step 11, image 2 of 3 LG WM3050CW Control Panel Replacement, Remove the control panel: step 11, image 3 of 3

    • Lift the control panel upward to completely separate it from the chassis.

    • Pull the control panel away from the chassis, making sure to thread the cables through its slot in the chassis.

    • Remove the control panel.

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Conclusion

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

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