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The lid switch broke
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Overall Rating:
Very Helpful
Rated By:
20 Customers
Posted By:
Paul From Glendale, CA
Posted:
11/7/2007 11:47:23 PM
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Appliance Repaired:
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Whirlpool
Washer
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Age Of Appliance:
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More than 10 years
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Removal Steps
1.Unplug washer and pull away from wall 6 inches or so. (You will need space on either side to remove the cover.)
2.Release control panel: Unfasten two screws at corners of panel. Tilt backwards. Unfasten old lid switch wire coupling and push it downward.
3.Remove washer cover (top and sides): Remove clips at two corners under control panel. You should be able to gently lift and remove the cover.
4.Remove lid switch assembly: Unfasten two screws holding switch to washer top. Unfasten ground wire (using 8mm wrench). Use screwdriver to lift up two clips holding switch assembly.
Reassembly is reverse of removal. When replacing the cover, line it up so that the side edges of the cover sit on top of the rail and the front edge slides beneath the rail. I learned this the hard way, and, in fact, it is still not fastened securely.
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| Level of difficulty: |
A Bit Difficult |
| Time to do repair: |
30 - 60 mins |
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Parts Used in this Repair
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