This switch performs the same function but the lid must be locked in place for the machine to wash.
Washer lid locks then unlocks.
If it still won t budge proceed to plan b.
Check lid lock mechanism for obstruction or binding.
During the spin cycle pausing the washer does unlock the lid but you must wait until the basket has completely coasted down to a stop before the lid unlocks for safety reasons.
After a few seconds the washer will halt and you ll hear the door unlocking.
Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled.
Inspect the door lock for damage.
The reason the lid unlocks is due to the electronic control board not seeing the lid has actually locked so the control board turns the unit off.
Models without precise fill only lock during the spin cycle.
The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
The following steps assume that this step was unsuccessful.
Main control cannot determine if lid lock is in a locked state.
Most washing machines come equipped with a lid switch.
110 26002012 washer when i push start the lid locks and it spins then it unlocks and does nothing.
To unlock the lid.
Add any extra garments into the washing drum at this time if necessary.
1 it tells the control board the lid is closed 2 it locks and unlocks the lid 3 it tells the control board that the lid is locked.
Push the start stop button to unlock the washer door during the spin cycle.
Pausing the machine will allow you to open the lid.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
Let the washer sit unplugged for about 10 minutes then try lifting the lid.
Door lock motor and switch assembly.
If it opens you re all set.
The lid lock latch switch does three things.
The lid lock is a default feature of your maytag front loading and top loading washer to prevent opening the appliance while the cleaning cycle is in progress.
This switch is connected to a solenoid that completes a circuit allowing the machine to run only if the top is down.
Perform the lid lock test under manual test mode on page 9.
Ge washer keeps locking and unlocking i tried to start a load this morning but it just keeps locking and unlocking once i close the lid.
Perform the following checks if the washer does not lock or unlock.
However some washing machines come with a lid lock.
Pause the machine by quickly pressing the start stop button once.
The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
