I am trying to get the agitator off and have pulled the softener dispenser of and there is a plastic cover under it. I can't get it off. My wife thinks I'm going to break it. How do I get it off?

See if this video helps. Good luck


GE front serviceable washer agitator coupler (http://www.do-it-yourself-washing-machine-and-dryer-repair-help.com/agitator-coupler-GE-washer.html)

Look at these: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/8010163/GE_PTWN_washer.pdf
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/8010163/GE%20Profile%20_Washer.pdf
They should help a lot because they have very good diagrams.