On Apr 13, 12:06 am, wrote:
Model number 417.44092500

Carrying a couch past the washer and whacked the knob off the beast.

Found the knob but what broke is the "program knob pin" it sits on,
Kenmore part # 134347700. Drilled a little hole in the stump and stuck
in a small screw to try to pull it out but it appears that a flange
sits behind the control console panel.

From the parts diagram/list it's not clear how I get the sucker out.

Does the whole panel need to come off to replace that pin? Is anything
holding the buttons and springs / etc in place or does it all fly out
when I take it off? Is this trivial or should I call a tech? (it's
under warranty but I don't know if that warranty includes couch
beatings)

Any advice appreciated (related to my broken washer, that is)

Botton line: I don't know. How old is the washer? You are unlikely
to do much harm by taking it apart.

Almost all service companies who work on washers want to come to your
home to work on it. This can get expensive with multiple service
calls. Next time I buy I have already found a vendor who will allow
me to bring the machine in for repair. They are hard to find. I'm
guessing service calls make a good profit.