Directions to replace the lid lock on a Fridgidare Washer

Washer Repair
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My tenants broke the lid lock on the washer/dryer stack and I am trying to fix it. I have found the part (AP4368349) but I was told it does not come within any directions and I was looking to see if any one had replaced this part or had some step by step tasks so I had an idea as to what I was getting my self into.

Thanks,
MC

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Here is a link to a service manual that should help

http://www.emaservicetips.com/pdfs/488_3.pdf

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Hi sidfink43,

Thanks for the link, I think it is on the right track but unfortunately I have a newer model that uses the all plastic type lid lock (I dont see any screws on the part so it seems to some how snap into place, but I don’t see how it does). Could you provide a link to the new service manual that deals with this type of lid lock? That would be very much appreciated.

Many Thanks,
MWC

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I wish I could but that is the only stacked washer/dryer Frigidaire unit for which I can link to a service manual.

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Thanks for checking, just curious but the part I need to replace also lists compatable model numbers of:
KENMORE 41797812704 LAUNDRY CENTER
KENMORE 41797912704 LAUNDRY CENTER
KENMORE 41797962705 LAUNDRY CENTER

I know they’re all interchangeable, but could you have a link to a manual for one of these model numbers?

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So I just went ahead an took a shot at doing the fix in the dark, and it is pretty simple.

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*]Disconnect power to washer
*]Remove two screws at bottom of washer cabinet
*]Slide front of cabinet off
*]Locate Lld Lock Device (Front-Top-Right) of unit
*]Disconnect wires from device, be sure to keep track of the 2 single wires and which connection they go to.
*]**Now here is where I got a little caveman and just used a flat screwdriver and pliers to tear apart and pull out the old part, there may be a better way.
*]To install the new part just slide the open slot end of the part up through the inside of the cabinet, you might have to adjust a little back to front, but then it should snap into place.
*]Reconnect the wires
*]Close up the cabinet and that was it.
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Hope that helps for whoever needs this in the future.