ROFLMAO! I love the happy ending too.
On Wed, Apr 3, 2013 at 6:01 PM, Max Dillon <meadedil...@bellsouth.net>wrote:
> Several days ago, the main control knob ("Timer" knob it turns out) broke
> and fell apart, disgorging a spring and washer in the process.
>
> "This is a job for a Man! Sorry honey, can't help you with dishes and
> folding laundry, I need to fix this broken knob!"
>
> Today I finally had some time, so I quickly found a replacement knob
> online,
> but how to install it? Couldn't find a repair manual on line, but did find
> an exploded parts diagram.
>
> Hmmmm, looks like the remains of the knob are held by a screw onto the
> timer, but looking at it, the screw must be inserted from behind the knob,
> so I've got to take this further apart.... Control panel needs to come
> off.... Remove all the other knobs and soap/bleach/softener dispenser...
> How in the world does this control panel come off?
>
> Spent over an hour searching online for a manual, or a picture of the
> control panel showing how it might be attached, nothing.
>
> Finally searched the internet on "remove timer knob" and my washer model,
> and the first entry was a forum post from some fellow just as clueless as
> me. Further down was the answer: Turn the remains of the knob
> counter-clockwise (left-loosey) to unscrew from the timer...
>
> At least I found the answer before I broke it worse than it is!
>
> -Max
>
>
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