How To Fix Lid Lock On Kenmore Washer

This video from sears partsdirect shows how to troubleshoot a blinking lid lock light on your top load vertical modular washer.

How to fix lid lock on kenmore washer.

The lid switch on your kenmore washer completes the electrical circuit when the lid is closed. The lid lock light on vmw washers made by whirlpool kenmore and maytag will flash whenever there is a problem with the washer. The assembly also has a lock that keeps the lid safely locked during the cycle. When you click on the right one we ll take you to a page of frequent causes and help you pinpoint the problem.

Most washing machines come equipped with a lid switch. When your washer will not operate you need to troubleshoot the lid switch before investigating other possible causes. Fast easy way to get your washer spinning and draining again. Then connect the lid lock open wire to the off pole of the switch and the lid lock closed wire to the on pole of the switch.

Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating. The kenmore washing machine troubleshooting process begins with a list of symptoms. If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly. Then we ll have the right replacement part ready and instructions on how to make the repair.

Inspect the door lock for damage. This switch performs the same function but the lid must be locked in place for the machine to wash. Hopefully these will be color coded. Under operation start with the new switch in the off position then start the machine wash cycle as you would normally do wait a couple of seconds and then hit new switch so that it is in the on position.

However some washing machines come with a lid lock. The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation. This switch is connected to a solenoid that completes a circuit allowing the machine to run only if the top is down. The assembly has a switch that detects whether the washer lid is open if the lid is open the washer won t start.

The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. The problem may not necessarily be a broken lid lock. The best way to test the lid switch is with a volt ohm meter. This washer repair guide gives step by step instructions for replacing the lid switch lock assembly on a top load washer.