Why speed queen top load washer model AWN542 knob for cycle selector will not turn dial plate?

remove the top cover tilt down the control panel turn the knob on the water selector when doing that look at the backside of switch panel watch the cam riding on the switch it has an adjustment try adjusting and if that does not work then you have a bad switch

Does it fill with water? When you try to start a load, does the timer run?

This is mentioned in the manual-the federal gov't has required manufacturers to set water levels lower to conserve water. You can fill it more by holding the load size level to reset until it has the amount you want.

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These knobs are normally the pull off type so all you have to do is get a small flat tip screw driver behind the knob and gently pry it out to get it started then it should slide off
However if you are needing to replace the entire part then the top back section of the machine may need to come off it may even have some screws behind the white side plates that allow to be removed and the top part folds up and back allowing you to axcess the part ok this part is usually held on by 2 or 3 screws

It could be your out of balance switch is getting tripped before you try it again put in the spin cyc and see if it spins and drains the water if it does a odd sized load could be causing the failure.

speed queen double front load washer spinning without stop,please give some idea,thanks alot

try this link might be helpful to you.

http://www.expertappliance.com/speedqueen-washer.html

I believe the selector knob on a Whirpool just has to be turned counter-clockwise with the selector pushed in. It will spin off the shaft and then the outer indicator dial will pull off. The shaft also has a keyed slot that will only allow the dial to be removed and installed one way, so there should be no question as to how it goes back on.

Was there a reason as to why you are removing the washer selector knob? If this is a simple matter of replacing a broken water temperature selector, you shouldn't have to remove any of the control knobs to gain access to the selector. The entire front panel comes off by removing the screws holding it in place. That way you can access the broken selector from behind the front panel much easier. Just remove the panel right above the washer top (under the dryer) and it should expose the front panel mounting screws. Remove these screws and the front panel comes off. Just make sure the unit is unplugged before you begin. I hope this helps you. Let me know if you need further assistance.

Its sounds like you need a replacement knob, if you can turn the disc behind it to start a cycle and the machine times out find the timer is probably still good, do a Google search for Speed Queen parts, and buy the correct replacement knob.