Replacing the cord isnt that bad tbh, also if you have a metal recycler you can rob a free cord off of someone else's dumb machine. There should be a panel where the crowd goes into the unit in the back removing that will get you to a junction or terminal or bus box. A place where you can stake the wires onto little screws. Match up the colours bada bing bada boom new cord you!

I had to make an extension cord for my dryer. Shhhh don't tell anyone. I am not sure if I used the right gauge wire but it works.