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Replacing the tension rods on Fisher Paykel washer?

I was just wondering how to replace the tension rods on a Fisher & Paykel top load washer model GWL11. I have the parts on hand, ordered them a few days ago, but I am not an appliance repair man. I am pretty handy but I have never strayed into the innards of a washing machine.

Thanks
Tad, March 2009
Very simple. Raise the top deck by removing two screws at front hidden under the white plugs. Prise two clips out from rear of cabinet & lift top deck slowly & watch out for out of balance lever at right rear corner, it may catch on bowl & break. Get someone to hold the deck up while you change the rods. Lift one at a time off the cabinet corner. Support the bowl on that corner with your free hand while you drop rod down & out. Pop in new rod & hook it on to cabinet corner. Do the same with the other 3. Don't forget to transfer the bias spring on the front left rod over to the new one.

Lincoln Appliance NZ, March 2009
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