I've done one myself, early on for my Kenmore. I couldn't get the cord safety thingy to clamp on and get it the hole for it. So, electrical tape. Now I just order the cord set and controller and pay the extra $3. But I am lazy. Very very lazy. I've been happy with the controller. Beats the heck out of the weird Elna air pouf control that the school machines had in 1990. Not made for that kind of abuse.
The twist nut splices are easy, and the plug to the control board is secure. Better looking than my car stereo self-install!
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