Potential replacements. Compatibility is not guaranteed. Confirm the complete model, suffix, serial/version, diagram position and current part number with the seller or manufacturer before ordering. Seller links open their listings for current price, stock and returns.
Samsung DC61-04862A BODY DRAWER;WF6000R,PP,NEAT WH
Part number DC61-04862A
Fit unconfirmed · check the full model, suffix and version.
Source & checks before ordering
Why it is shown: Samsung Parts / Encompass names this part in the exact model’s catalog. This is a distributor assertion; unit version and diagram position remain unconfirmed.
Distributor-listed potential replacement; not independently confirmed here by Samsung.
Check the full appliance model, version, serial restrictions, diagram position, material, dimensions and attachment points before ordering.
This is a passive accessory reference. It does not establish that an electrical control, pump, heater or other operational component is faulty.
Fit, performance and repair outcome are not guaranteed. Follow the exact manufacturer instructions; stop if the accessory does not attach or operate correctly.
Full label, serial/version and diagram position must be checked before purchase. Catalog does not establish all version/serial ranges.
Fit unconfirmed · check the full model, suffix and version.
Source & checks before ordering
Why it is shown: Samsung Parts / Encompass names this part in the exact model’s catalog. This is a distributor assertion; unit version and diagram position remain unconfirmed.
Distributor-listed potential replacement; not independently confirmed here by Samsung.
Check the full appliance model, version, serial restrictions, diagram position, material, dimensions and attachment points before ordering.
This is a passive accessory reference. It does not establish that an electrical control, pump, heater or other operational component is faulty.
Fit, performance and repair outcome are not guaranteed. Follow the exact manufacturer instructions; stop if the accessory does not attach or operate correctly.
Full label, serial/version and diagram position must be checked before purchase. Catalog does not establish all version/serial ranges.
Fit unconfirmed · check the full model, suffix and version.
Source & checks before ordering
Why it is shown: Samsung Parts / Encompass names this part in the exact model’s catalog. This is a distributor assertion; unit version and diagram position remain unconfirmed.
Distributor-listed potential replacement; not independently confirmed here by Samsung.
Check the full appliance model, version, serial restrictions, diagram position, material, dimensions and attachment points before ordering.
This is a passive accessory reference. It does not establish that an electrical control, pump, heater or other operational component is faulty.
Fit, performance and repair outcome are not guaranteed. Follow the exact manufacturer instructions; stop if the accessory does not attach or operate correctly.
Full label, serial/version and diagram position must be checked before purchase. Catalog does not establish all version/serial ranges.
Fit unconfirmed · check the full model, suffix and version.
Source & checks before ordering
Why it is shown: Samsung Parts / Encompass names this part in the exact model’s catalog. This is a distributor assertion; unit version and diagram position remain unconfirmed.
Distributor-listed potential replacement; not independently confirmed here by Samsung.
Check the full appliance model, version, serial restrictions, diagram position, material, dimensions and attachment points before ordering.
This is a passive accessory reference. It does not establish that an electrical control, pump, heater or other operational component is faulty.
Fit, performance and repair outcome are not guaranteed. Follow the exact manufacturer instructions; stop if the accessory does not attach or operate correctly.
Full label, serial/version and diagram position must be checked before purchase. Catalog does not establish all version/serial ranges.
Fit unconfirmed · check the full model, suffix and version.
Source & checks before ordering
Why it is shown: Samsung Parts / Encompass names this part in the exact model’s catalog. This is a distributor assertion; unit version and diagram position remain unconfirmed.
Distributor-listed potential replacement; not independently confirmed here by Samsung.
Check the full appliance model, version, serial restrictions, diagram position, material, dimensions and attachment points before ordering.
This is a passive accessory reference. It does not establish that an electrical control, pump, heater or other operational component is faulty.
Fit, performance and repair outcome are not guaranteed. Follow the exact manufacturer instructions; stop if the accessory does not attach or operate correctly.
Full label, serial/version and diagram position must be checked before purchase. Catalog does not establish all version/serial ranges.
Fit unconfirmed · check the full model, suffix and version.
Source & checks before ordering
Why it is shown: Samsung Parts / Encompass names this part in the exact model’s catalog. This is a distributor assertion; unit version and diagram position remain unconfirmed.
Distributor-listed potential replacement; not independently confirmed here by Samsung.
Check the full appliance model, version, serial restrictions, diagram position, material, dimensions and attachment points before ordering.
This is a passive accessory reference. It does not establish that an electrical control, pump, heater or other operational component is faulty.
Fit, performance and repair outcome are not guaranteed. Follow the exact manufacturer instructions; stop if the accessory does not attach or operate correctly.
Full label, serial/version and diagram position must be checked before purchase. Catalog does not establish all version/serial ranges.
Control knob only. The control/jog electronics are a separate component; this listing does not identify a replacement electronic control.
How these suggestions are reviewed · Seller links are unpaid. Specs & Parts does not sell these parts or guarantee fit, performance, or a repair outcome.
Guidance for Samsung washing machines. Check the feature and control descriptions against your model.
Specifications & model details
WF45B6300AP/US: model-specific checks
Start with the source identity
Samsung WF45B6300AP/US is the exact code in this catalog record. This topic should be evaluated for that code and washers category. The original source record is linked below; unrecorded settings, dates and compatibility remain unknown.
Plan a washer repair around a confirmed diagnosis, written scope, parts verification, and the total cost of the repair path.
Owner guide: Component replacement planning
Category & symptom guidance
Component replacement planning
4 minute read · Shared guidance for washing machines
Turn the symptom into a repair question
Before discussing replacement, write down the exact behavior: what the washer did, which cycle stage, whether water remained, whether a leak was visible, and what changed immediately before the problem began. Note whether the issue happens every load or only with a particular load type. A load that finishes wet can arise from an interrupted cycle, an unbalanced load, a drain problem, or a component fault; it is not proof that a motor or control needs replacement.
Keep operating observations distinct from conclusions. “The washer stopped during rinse with water in the tub” is useful. “The drain pump failed” is a proposed diagnosis. Ask the service provider to explain what observation or test supports the diagnosis and whether another cause remains plausible.
Get a defined diagnosis and scope
Request the proposed repair in writing before authorizing work. It should name the suspected component, the evidence supporting replacement, whether diagnosis is included, and what happens if the first part does not correct the symptom. Ask whether the quote includes labor, travel or dispatch charges, taxes, parts, and a return visit if the replacement does not resolve the reported problem. This turns a one-line estimate into a scope you can compare.
Ask whether the technician will inspect related connections or conditions that could create the same symptom. For a drain complaint, clarify whether the diagnosis includes checking the drain path and the washer’s installation conditions. For a filling complaint, ask whether incoming supply and hose restrictions are considered before a valve is proposed. These questions do not prescribe internal testing; they establish what the billed visit will cover.
Check whether the part is model-specific
Have the provider verify the full model designation and any serial or production information requested by the manufacturer. Ask for the proposed part number and whether the quote covers a component alone or a larger assembly. A supplier’s broad fit statement is not enough when variants differ; the manufacturer catalog or the service provider should connect the quoted number to the exact washer.
Ask whether a part is being substituted or superseded and what documentation supports that choice. Do not assume that a visually similar component, a listing for the same brand, or an online repair discussion establishes fit. For a part with no confirmed application, pause authorization until the provider resolves the mismatch.
Compare replacement with the alternatives
Compare the repair total with the price of the outcome you need: a functioning washer with the reported problem corrected. Request a second quote when the diagnosis is uncertain, the proposed repair is a major assembly, or the scope is hard to understand. Compare the same items across estimates, including diagnostic fee, parts, labor, taxes, visit charges, and warranty on the work. Do not compare a parts-only internet price with an installed-service quote as if they cover the same job.
Ask what choices exist if the repair is declined, including whether the diagnostic charge still applies. A replacement washer comparison should use your own delivered and installed quote, removal or disposal charges, and any changes needed at the laundry connection. There is no reliable universal repair-cost threshold without those owner-specific numbers.
Write down the all-in repair estimate and what it includes.
Obtain a comparable installed replacement quote if replacement is being considered.
Decide using the difference between the owner-specific totals and the expected usefulness of the repair.
Clarify parts, labor, and repeat-visit coverage
Ask how long the provider stands behind the installed part and labor, what proof of service is supplied, and whether coverage changes if a different failure appears later. A part warranty and a service provider’s workmanship promise can be separate. Get the terms in writing rather than relying on a verbal description.
If the washer may still be under a written manufacturer warranty, check the actual warranty document for the model and the claim process before paying for a repair. Warranty language determines coverage; a specification sheet or product advertisement does not. The FTC explains that written warranties have terms and limitations, so ask the warrantor whether the proposed work must be authorized or performed through its process before proceeding.
What to do with what you find
The quote names a component but does not explain what supports the diagnosis.
Replacement remains a hypothesis.
Ask what symptom or diagnostic finding identifies that component and what alternatives were considered.
The proposed part is not tied to the complete model designation.
Fit and repair scope are unresolved.
Request the exact part number and model application before authorization.
Have these details ready
Full model designation and serial or production detail if requested.
Observed symptom, cycle stage, and repeatability.
Written diagnosis, part number, labor, fees, tax, and coverage terms.
Comparable delivered and installed replacement quote when relevant.
Common questions
Should I authorize replacement based on a symptom alone?
Ask for the diagnosis evidence and the written scope first; one symptom can have several causes.
How should I decide between repair and a new washer?
Compare owner-specific all-in quotes for equivalent outcomes, including diagnosis, installation, and removal or disposal.
General background sources
These sources support the shared guide. Exact model specifications and matched family procedures have their own sources above.
Owner guidance by Specs & Parts, drafted with GPT-6 Luna. Sources and scope.
Earlier part references
These historical identifiers are separate from the reviewed suggestions above. Their original records have not been renewed for current shopping. Recheck any supersession or fit restrictions with the manufacturer.
Source-listed part or accessory
DC61-04862A
Samsung DC61-04862A BODY DRAWER;WF6000R,PP,NEAT WH
Samsung Parts / Encompass names this part in the exact model’s catalog. This is a distributor assertion; unit version and diagram position remain unconfirmed.
Samsung Parts / Encompass names this part in the exact model’s catalog. This is a distributor assertion; unit version and diagram position remain unconfirmed.
Samsung Parts / Encompass names this part in the exact model’s catalog. This is a distributor assertion; unit version and diagram position remain unconfirmed.
Samsung Parts / Encompass names this part in the exact model’s catalog. This is a distributor assertion; unit version and diagram position remain unconfirmed.
Samsung Parts / Encompass names this part in the exact model’s catalog. This is a distributor assertion; unit version and diagram position remain unconfirmed.
Samsung Parts / Encompass names this part in the exact model’s catalog. This is a distributor assertion; unit version and diagram position remain unconfirmed.
