Estate Washer Lid Switch Assembly

Use your nut driver to loosen the screw that holds the ground wire in place.

Estate washer lid switch assembly.

Lift the lid of the washer to release the old lid switch. This switch lid switch assembly with leads washer lid switch lid switch assembly washer lid switch tells the washing machine that the lid is closed which allows the wash cycle to begin. This video provides step by step repair instructions for replacing the lid switch assembly on a whirlpool kenmore top loading washing machine. Estate washing machine door switch genuine oem part w10820036 rc item 4273196.

Certain portions of the wash cycle such as the spin cycle will not initiate as a safety precaution when the lid is open. The lid switch consists of two parts. If the washer won t spin but will still agitate the lid switch is likely defective. The lid switch mounts to the underside of the cabinet top panel.

3949247 washer lid switch replacement for estate taws800jq1 washing machine compatible with 3949247v lid switch upstart components brand 4 99 4. The lid switch ensures that the washer door is closed while the washer is spinning. This switch allows the washing machine s control board to detect whether the lid is open or closed. If your estate washing machine model is not listed use part numbers to determine if this lid switch assembly fits your estate washer.

Slide the panel forward to release. Manufacturers attach the actuator to the lid itself. If the lid switch is broken the washer will not spin. It is a small plastic or metal device that presses down the lid switch when the user closes the lid.

Washing machine lid switch assembly with wire harness. The switch is compressed by the lid when the lid is closed and decompresses when the lid is open. Direct drive washer lid switch assembly if the washing machine does not spin the lid switch may have failed. Please note that this washer lid switch assembly is an aftermarket part made to fit the washing machine models listed.

You will need to access the back of the washer and remove the two phillips screws that hold the top back panel in place.