Load Size Selector Broken

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Broken load size selector knob with seized control

The problem

The washing machine’s load size selector knob cracked and fell off, leaving the metal shaft exposed. The original poster reported that the shaft would not turn or budge, even when trying to gain leverage.

Likely cause

The accepted reply says the knob likely broke because the selector control itself had seized or jammed. This suggests the fault is not just the missing knob, but the underlying control behind it.

What fixed it

The accepted advice was that if the control has seized or jammed, the selector control would also need replacing. Although another reply suggested trying pliers, no successful method of operating the selector without replacement parts was confirmed.

Checks to try

• Exposed metal selector shaft would not turn or budge
• Knob/dial had cracked and broken off completely

Parts or tools mentioned

• Pliers