Whirlpool Washer Lid Switch Repair

Use a 1 4 inch 0 64 cm nut driver to loosen the two mounting screws holding the box in place on the bottom of the panel.
Whirlpool washer lid switch repair. This is on the body of the machine. Remove the electrical connector by pressing the tabs down. This video provides step by step repair instructions for replacing the lid switch assembly on a whirlpool kenmore top loading washing machine. To get at the switch on a maytag type washer figure b you ll have to unscrew the access panel behind the console and replace the switch as shown here.
The whirlpool vmw washer utilizes a lid lock which locks the lid during operation. Release the locking tab and pull the lid switch lock assembly wire harness plug out of the receptacle on the electronic control board. The lid lock is a safety device to protect the operator from harm. Cutting the wires for the lid lock switch 1 remove the lid lock switch assembly.
Remove the old washer lid switch. Remember to raise the lid before you remove the old switch. Release the tape on the lid and open the washer lid. To replace the switch on a whirlpool type washer figure a just remove the two screws and screw in the new one.
Thread the lid switch lock assembly wire harness through the hole in the back of the top panel where you released the white plastic clip.