Parts for VM8300A — Hitachi

We found 14 parts confirmed to fit the Hitachi VM8300A.

Compatibility table

All 14 confirmed parts, ordered so parts that fit fewer models (more specific to this appliance) appear first.
Part #PartAlso fitsReference price
708858BODY-THRTLThis model only$517.48 · Amazon
QD13521CoverThis model only$10.90 · Amazon
UE12024Eye View Finder AssemblyThis model only$244.59 · Amazon
RF165045FIX CLIPThis model only$2.49 · Amazon
156686511Jack,modularThis model only$5.65 · Amazon
588072501SWITCH SWITCH & SPRING HUSQThis model only$11.11 · Amazon
EV10501Cord Plug2 models$11.74 · Amazon
97118801Lens Assembly2 models$363.99 · Amazon
DP10122Replacement2 models$13.04 · Amazon
417803301VT RETAINE3 models$6.36 · Amazon
QX10951Eye Capacitor5 models$5.35 · Amazon
9871Blade7 models$22.66 · Amazon
MEF62462103Washer Lid Hinge Bushing33 models$10.57 · Amazon
6120AR2194KFriedrich Room Air Conditioner Fan Motor Capacitor 6120AR2194K41 models$62.73 · Amazon

Prices shown are an informational reference range only, not an offer or an Amazon price — RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly. Each part links to an Amazon search so you can compare current listings yourself.

Common failure areas on this model

The confirmed parts above group into a handful of failure areas. Here is what each points to and how to check it before you order anything.

General hardware and mounting parts

Symptom: A small mechanical or mounting part has failed, cracked, or gone missing.

Check: Compare the physical shape and mounting points to the original piece, and confirm the exact part number against your model plate before ordering.

Parts in this group on VM8300A: 708858 (BODY-THRTL), UE12024 (Eye View Finder Assembly), 156686511 (Jack,modular), EV10501 (Cord Plug), 97118801 (Lens Assembly), DP10122 (Replacement), 417803301 (VT RETAINE), 9871 (Blade).

Storage, trim and cosmetic hardware

Symptom: A cracked shelf, broken door bin, worn hinge, or missing trim piece -- cosmetic and storage wear rather than a functional breakdown.

Check: Match the physical dimensions and mounting tabs of the old part before ordering; these pieces are often model-specific even between visually similar models.

Parts in this group on VM8300A: QD13521 (Cover), RF165045 (FIX CLIP), 588072501 (SWITCH SWITCH & SPRING HUSQ).

Controls, timers and wiring

Symptom: A cycle that doesn't advance, an unresponsive display, or the unit not starting at all.

Check: Look for burn marks or a burnt smell near the board or terminals, and check whether buttons and knobs respond -- a unit that powers on but won't cycle often traces back to this group.

Parts in this group on VM8300A: QX10951 (Eye Capacitor), 6120AR2194K (Friedrich Room Air Conditioner Fan Motor Capacitor 6120AR2194K).

Door, lid switches and latches

Symptom: The appliance won't start, or stops, unless the lid or door is fully latched shut.

Check: Listen for an audible click when the lid or door closes. No click, or a visibly cracked plastic tab on the latch, points to this part.

Parts in this group on VM8300A: MEF62462103 (Washer Lid Hinge Bushing).

Before you buy

Match VM8300A exactly against the model and serial plate on the appliance itself before ordering anything — a single mismatched character can point to a different production run with different parts. Then check the part number printed or stamped on the part you are replacing against the part numbers in the table above; the printed number is the most reliable way to confirm fitment when a model has gone through multiple production runs. RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly — every part link above routes to an Amazon search for that part number so you can compare current listings and sellers yourself.

How to confirm this is your model

Check inside a door opening, on a back or side panel, or behind a removable panel or drawer for a label printed with the model and serial number. Match every character exactly, including letters and dashes at the end — appliance model numbers often have similar prefixes but different suffixes for different production runs.

Still not sure?

Use the model lookup tool to search by model or part number, or start from the symptom your appliance is showing.