However if this switch fails the washer won t spin even if the washer lid is closed.
Washer won t spin until i open and close the lid.
If f8 e1 or lf too long to fill appears in the display the washer is taking too long to fill or the washer is filling and draining.
Inspect the spin switch.
In a top loading washer a small protrusion on the underside of the lid depresses a switch when you close the lid serving as a safety precaution to detect when the lid is.
If your magnet is positioned properly it will be possible for you to open and close the lid at will during regular use.
Roper whirlpool washer sometimes won t spin until open close lid then spins.
But it won t spin unless i open and reclose the lid.
Sometimes during spin and drain mode.
Check for a faulty lid switch by first inspecting the plastic tab on the lid that triggers the switch when closed.
I have a ge top load washer model gtw680bsj5ws.
I have replaced the lid lock unplugged it for an extended period of time attempted to reset it and it does not appear that any of the connections are loose.
It is not sensing that the lid is closed and therefore will not start.
This won t affect the machine s normal operations in the slightest.
My washer is not sensing that the lid is closed.
Roper whirlpool washer sometimes won t spin until open close lid then spins.
Like the title says.
Washer wont spin unless i open then close lid.
It s possible the drain hose extends more than 4 5 114 mm into the standpipe.
Whirlpool washer won t spin unless i open and close the lid.
Don t forget to turn the water supply back on beforehand.
I jumped the lid switch so that is not the problem.
I have a old ish roper by whirlpool top load washing machine.
Replace the top panel plug the washer in and perform a test wash.
5 10 years.
The switch prevents the washer from spinning while the lid is open.