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Author Topic: Whirlpool WTW5000DW2 Should you be able to turn the wash plate by hand.  (Read 515 times)

Offline mdniswan50

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Whirlpool WTW5000DW2 Should you be able to turn the wash plate by hand.
« on: October 12, 2022, 01:02:07 PM »

I take my hand to turn the wash plate.Will not move is this normal?
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Offline Bearcat

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Re: Whirlpool WTW5000DW2 Should you be able to turn the wash plate by hand.
« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2022, 11:01:52 PM »
The wash plate will move in conjunction with the basket.  If you change the position of the actuator from spin to agitate, then you should be able to hold the basket and move the wash plate.  It will still not be easy to move.

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