Whirlpool W11675852 Dryer Control Knob, ABS with Electroplated Finish
Product description
Made from ABS plastic with an electroplated finish, the Whirlpool W11675852 is a replacement control knob for select washers and dryers. Its D-shaped inner opening is designed for a D-shaft control. Replace a cracked, loose, or missing knob to regain a physical grip for adjusting appliance settings. It suits a targeted knob repair rather than replacing a larger control component.
Product specs
- Part number: W11675852
- Material: ABS plastic with an electroplated finish
- Knob diameter: 2.75 inches
- Knob height: 0.75 inches
- D-ring inner size: 0.242 x 0.197 inches
- Weight: 1.13 ounces
- What’s included: One dryer washer timer control knob
- Warranty: 1-year manufacturer warranty
The listed dimensions help you compare the replacement with the knob you are changing, while the D-shaped opening identifies the shaft style it is designed to fit. The electroplated finish gives the knob a glossy appearance, and its molded grip provides a direct way to turn the appliance control. For a simple repair, matching the shaft and the appliance’s part reference is more useful than choosing a knob by appearance alone.
What it works with
This replacement is intended for select Whirlpool and Maytag washers and dryers. Listed compatible model examples include MED5430MW0, MGD4500MW0, MVW4505MW0, and MVW5430MW0. It is also presented as a replacement for W11328381, 4980008, AP7215386, PS17216137, and EAP17216137. Check your appliance’s model or existing part reference against these details before choosing it, a matching brand by itself does not establish a fit. The D-shaft design is another practical fit check when replacing a worn or damaged knob.
Best use cases
Use the W11675852 when the appliance’s control knob is cracked, damaged, loose, or missing and the underlying shaft and control are ready to operate. It restores a hand-operated point of contact for selecting a cycle or adjusting the timer, making it relevant to routine laundry use. For example, if a dryer knob has broken while the appliance controls remain usable, replacing the knob addresses that specific part without turning the repair into a broader component replacement.
Installation is a direct press-on process: pull the old knob from the shaft, align the replacement with the D-shaped shaft, and press it into place. The product description states that this can be done without tools. Matching the shaft shape and checking the appliance model first helps keep the repair focused on the correct replacement.
Questions before you buy
Which appliance models are listed as examples? MED5430MW0, MGD4500MW0, MVW4505MW0, and MVW5430MW0 are among the Whirlpool and Maytag models named for compatibility. Compare your own appliance model before ordering.
What part references does it replace? The listed references are W11328381, 4980008, AP7215386, PS17216137, and EAP17216137, in addition to W11675852. Use the reference on your existing part or appliance when checking fit.
How is the knob installed? Remove the old knob by pulling it off the shaft, then align and press the replacement onto the D-shaped shaft. The described installation requires no tools.
Buying verdict
For a laundry appliance with a damaged or missing control knob, the W11675852 offers a focused replacement with a defined D-shaft fit, stated dimensions, and compatibility references for select Whirlpool and Maytag models. It is a practical choice when those fit details match your appliance and you want to restore hands-on access to its timer or cycle control.