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lecammonidaf
Jun 13, 2009, 10:08 AM
The knob that controls the cycle and machine operation has stopped working. It would push in but just spin and not move the dial to choose a cycle. After messing around with it long enough now it won't push or pull in/out. I can get a new timer mechanism but can't get the knob off to put the new part in. How is the knob removed from the mechanism. The washer is only a couple of years old, is a GE basic no frills model. If it is just a part on the knob mechanism maybe it won't cost me half what I paid for the machine new to get it fixed. Anyone know how to get the knob off?

Stratmando
Jun 13, 2009, 10:19 AM
If it doesn't spin free counterwise, try unscrewing.
To remove mine, I push in and screw out(counterclockwise)

missk
Mar 9, 2011, 08:54 AM
So are you saying I should remove it and then put it back on? Forgive my "stupidity", I'm not a big do it yourselfer, but I'm trying!

missk
Mar 9, 2011, 08:55 AM
It does spin sort of free both ways, but not perfectly smooth, kind of bumpy.

missk
Mar 9, 2011, 09:00 AM
OH wow. I apologize for this. I thought I had asked a question, and had gotten an answer. WOW I'm losing my mind right now! Sorry Stratmando and lecmmonidaf!!

Stratmando
Mar 9, 2011, 09:29 AM
Did you try pushing in and turning?
Or tey pull out and turn if that doesn't work.