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.
Washer lid locks then unlocks.
Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
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 performs the same function but the lid must be locked in place for the machine to wash.
If i press fill while the lid is up the washer will fill just fine but as soon as i close the lid again it will just lock and unlock again.
This switch is connected to a solenoid that completes a circuit allowing the machine to run only if the top is down.
Main control cannot determine if lid lock is in a locked state.
Pausing the machine will allow you to open the lid.
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.
The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
Door lock motor and switch assembly.
However some washing machines come with a lid lock.
Models without precise fill only lock during the spin cycle.
To unlock the lid.
If it still won t budge proceed to plan b.
Let the washer sit unplugged for about 10 minutes then try lifting the lid.
The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
Most washing machines come equipped with a lid switch.
The lid lock mechanisms on some washers are heat activated which means overriding them is as simple as letting them cool off.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
After a few seconds the washer will halt and you ll hear the door unlocking.
Check lid lock mechanism for obstruction or binding.
The following steps assume that this step was unsuccessful.
Add any extra garments into the washing drum at this time if necessary.
The lid lock latch switch does three things.
Pause the machine by quickly pressing the start stop button once.
110 26002012 washer when i push start the lid locks and it spins then it unlocks and does nothing.
If it opens you re all set.
Inspect the door lock for damage.
Perform the following checks if the washer does not lock or unlock.
Perform the lid lock test under manual test mode on page 9.
