Trying to find out the model of this older washer

[ronin005]

So, my parents bought this washer years ago and shipped it from the USA to Portugal, washers back then in Portugal were smaller and mostly all were front loading which my parents have always hated. It still works flawlessly to this day, over 20 years later, give or take. However, the main knob has always been a bit stiff and it broke last year. They can still use it but they use a screwdriver to move it by pushing the flat head against the ring which does the clicking sound. So, if i would buy a new knob setup, i know it has to be the whole piece, opening the back and removing it and such.  When I was there last year, I could not find a actual model number. I have some pictures, hopefully a older person here haha can recognize it. I did find some pictures of similar models but none matching the front button set up 100%.  it even still have the plastic protective wrap haha. I am referring to the knob to the left, its in place but its broken. any help would be great. thank you! 

 

 

[Budget Appliance Repair]

The model number tag should be on the left side at the bottom towards the front of the cabinet.

From your description it sounded like you meant the main timer knob but then at the end you said, "I am referring to the knob to the left, its in place but its broken.", to me that would be the water level knob.  Which one is it?

If the main timer knob then depending on how old this unit is you may have to purchase the internal timer knob hub with little teeth on it and the knob itself, newer ones of these you couldn't replace/fix timer parts and would have to purchase a complete new timer if the hub teeth are all chewed off.

You might get lucky and just the teeth on the knob itself are chewed off.

If you still can't find a model/serial number tag then you will have to open the console and get a part number off the timer itself and see if it can be crossed reference to a model number.

If the timer looks like all black plastic then that's the old style with replaceable parts if you can find them anymore.  If it's a silver metal body timer then that's the newer style that will have a part# and need to possibly need to be replaced - good luck in finding one.

[ronin005]

9 hours ago, Budget Appliance Repair said:

The model number tag should be on the left side at the bottom towards the front of the cabinet.

From your description it sounded like you meant the main timer knob but then at the end you said, "I am referring to the knob to the left, its in place but its broken.", to me that would be the water level knob.  Which one is it?

If the main timer knob then depending on how old this unit is you may have to purchase the internal timer knob hub with little teeth on it and the knob itself, newer ones of these you couldn't replace/fix timer parts and would have to purchase a complete new timer if the hub teeth are all chewed off.

You might get lucky and just the teeth on the knob itself are chewed off.

If you still can't find a model/serial number tag then you will have to open the console and get a part number off the timer itself and see if it can be crossed reference to a model number.

If the timer looks like all black plastic then that's the old style with replaceable parts if you can find them anymore.  If it's a silver metal body timer then that's the newer style that will have a part# and need to possibly need to be replaced - good luck in finding one.

the model tag, on the outside of the front? left side facing the washing machine or left side if you are behind the machine. sorry, im not in portugal and would have to ask a family member to go check it out.

 

ah sorry, yes the timer knob sorry for any confusion. so, there is the knob, after the knob there is this piece that has a "arrow head" and that is the part of the time that moves I guess. the knob part that connects to the timer is what is broken, so the knob just turns and doesnt do anything. which is why i can still use it with a screw driver and push the timer to the setting i want. I guess i just need a new knob but even that would be hard to find if not harder probably. 

 

I found this and number 7 is what i need, i believe. 

 

https://www.searspartsdirect.com/model/1bsmouycv9-000432/ge-wwa7800rbl-washer-parts

 

 

thank you much! 

 

 

[Budget Appliance Repair]

@ronin005 The model tag should be on the left side of the washer - looking from the front, (if looking at the left side of the washer itself, the tag should be at the bottom right).

You definitely don't need part ref #7 - that is the timer dial that points to the cycle you are selecting, (it pushes onto the timer hub and doesn't have any parts that wear).

If the knob is still on the machine, you need to remove the knob by pushing or pulling the knob retainer clip, (ref #9), off with a pick tool, (that is what hold the knob to the timer).

Once the knob is off you can inspect the teeth on the knob that engage with the teeth on the timer hub - either the knob and/or the hub teeth will be worn off.

If this model number you showed for lookup is like yours - it's the new style that the timer doesn't come apart and no internal parts, (the timer hub with teeth if the teeth on the white center hub of the timer are worn off), the timer ref #100 would need to be replaced.

If you get lucky on the teeth on the knob will be worn off and you will only need to replace the knob, (ref #8), part# WH01X2119 (if this is your model - there are two different length knobs - so you need your model number to look up the correct knob).

There are white and chrome knobs, then there are two different shaft length of knobs probably in each color, (there may also be a knobs with a oval hole thru the turn grip part and the some solid in this area).

Color won't make any difference and rather it has the solid turn grip part or one with hole won't mater as long as you get a knob with correct shaft length.

Some of the older knobs for the clam shell timers where also metal, (again another part#).

If you search Ebay for WH01X2119, (not available new except in aftermarket), be careful of what you are looking at as they sub other part#'s in the search so you got to make sure you are getting the one you actually need.

But you can get an idea of what the knob teeth and the retainer clip looks like by looking at what comes up on Ebay.

If your part is actually WH01X2119 that will sub to part# WH1x2757 which will be a white plastic knob with a hole thru the grip area

https://www.appliancepartspros.com/ge-knob-timer-wh1x2757-ap2044924.html

There are 10 different timers in my 2001 ref book, (if yours is the metal - non-repairable style).

if you get the number off the back of the timer that looks like 175D1432G02 or 905C969G043, (I have one of the 905C969G??? timers used in stock from a Hotpoint washer).

If you can't find the model/serial number tag, if you can get the number like shown above off the back of the timer, then I could cross reference it to a model number and find out what knob yours should take, (my used timer and console has the timer knob on it).

[ronin005]

On 7/11/2026 at 9:24 AM, Budget Appliance Repair said:

@ronin005 The model tag should be on the left side of the washer - looking from the front, (if looking at the left side of the washer itself, the tag should be at the bottom right).

You definitely don't need part ref #7 - that is the timer dial that points to the cycle you are selecting, (it pushes onto the timer hub and doesn't have any parts that wear).

If the knob is still on the machine, you need to remove the knob by pushing or pulling the knob retainer clip, (ref #9), off with a pick tool, (that is what hold the knob to the timer).

Once the knob is off you can inspect the teeth on the knob that engage with the teeth on the timer hub - either the knob and/or the hub teeth will be worn off.

If this model number you showed for lookup is like yours - it's the new style that the timer doesn't come apart and no internal parts, (the timer hub with teeth if the teeth on the white center hub of the timer are worn off), the timer ref #100 would need to be replaced.

If you get lucky on the teeth on the knob will be worn off and you will only need to replace the knob, (ref #8), part# WH01X2119 (if this is your model - there are two different length knobs - so you need your model number to look up the correct knob).

There are white and chrome knobs, then there are two different shaft length of knobs probably in each color, (there may also be a knobs with a oval hole thru the turn grip part and the some solid in this area).

Color won't make any difference and rather it has the solid turn grip part or one with hole won't mater as long as you get a knob with correct shaft length.

Some of the older knobs for the clam shell timers where also metal, (again another part#).

If you search Ebay for WH01X2119, (not available new except in aftermarket), be careful of what you are looking at as they sub other part#'s in the search so you got to make sure you are getting the one you actually need.

But you can get an idea of what the knob teeth and the retainer clip looks like by looking at what comes up on Ebay.

If your part is actually WH01X2119 that will sub to part# WH1x2757 which will be a white plastic knob with a hole thru the grip area

https://www.appliancepartspros.com/ge-knob-timer-wh1x2757-ap2044924.html

There are 10 different timers in my 2001 ref book, (if yours is the metal - non-repairable style).

if you get the number off the back of the timer that looks like 175D1432G02 or 905C969G043, (I have one of the 905C969G??? timers used in stock from a Hotpoint washer).

If you can't find the model/serial number tag, if you can get the number like shown above off the back of the timer, then I could cross reference it to a model number and find out what knob yours should take, (my used timer and console has the timer knob on it).

foudn the exact model number wwa8852rbmwh and serial number gm470420a

[Budget Appliance Repair]

21 hours ago, ronin005 said:

foudn the exact model number wwa8852rbmwh and serial number gm470420a

Where did you find that?  It doesn't come up anywhere, closest I can find is WWA8850 or WWA8858 models.

Using WWA8850RBL which I believe the "L" instead of "M" is just a one year newer model, (the end part of the model "WH" is just the color code for WHITE).

Looks like this machine was manufacture in April  1995, 2007 or 2019 (from my 40 years experience, this would be a 1995 built washer).  They recycle the serial number codes every 12 years so you have to know a bit about the build styles to determine sometimes.

Looks like it should use the same knob that I came up with in the prior above discussion using the WWA7800RBL models that you provided, (If your part is actually WH01X2119 that will sub to part# WH1x2757 which will be a white plastic knob with a hole thru the grip area).

Have you removed the knob yet to inspect the teeth on the knob itself and the timer hub to see if you only need the knob?

 

[ronin005]

5 hours ago, Budget Appliance Repair said:

Where did you find that?  It doesn't come up anywhere, closest I can find is WWA8850 or WWA8858 models.

Using WWA8850RBL which I believe the "L" instead of "M" is just a one year newer model, (the end part of the model "WH" is just the color code for WHITE).

Looks like this machine was manufacture in April  1995, 2007 or 2019 (from my 40 years experience, this would be a 1995 built washer).  They recycle the serial number codes every 12 years so you have to know a bit about the build styles to determine sometimes.

Looks like it should use the same knob that I came up with in the prior above discussion using the WWA7800RBL models that you provided, (If your part is actually WH01X2119 that will sub to part# WH1x2757 which will be a white plastic knob with a hole thru the grip area).

Have you removed the knob yet to inspect the teeth on the knob itself and the timer hub to see if you only need the knob?

Its on the washing machine on the side. I am not there at the moment but my aunt was able to find it for me. 

 

 

[ronin005]

And I do appreciate all the help!! Im not sure if I will be bale to go to Portugal this year at the moment, but the moment I am there I will check it out. 

though, I would like to possibly take a part with me. 

 

I have  not been able to find a direct match for the model or the serial numbers. 

[Budget Appliance Repair]

18 hours ago, ronin005 said:

I have  not been able to find a direct match for the model or the serial numbers. 

I wasn't able to either, but I see why now - It's a CANADA made model.

But the knob part# that I gave you that comes up with the close enough models should be correct.