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Kenmore washer door lock broken.
A simple little tip on how to repair a broken lid switch on your kenmore or whirlpool washer with only enduring the cost of your own time and a zip tie.
Inspect the door lock for damage.
The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
Step 4 put the lid back down and plug the washing machine back into the electrical outlet.
The assembly also has a lock that keeps the lid safely locked during the cycle.
The assembly has a switch that detects whether the washer lid is open if the lid is open the washer won t start.
You also can use the same basic procedure to.
If the door lock assembly isn t working as it should replace it with a manufacturer approved replacement part.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
There is one screw on the lower front of each end cap of the panel.
This washer repair guide gives step by step instructions for replacing the lid switch lock assembly on a top load washer.
Place a magnet between the two so there is a magnetic connection between the lid lock and the solenoid inside the washer.
Find the two screws securing the control panel to the top of the washer.
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The door lock secures the washer door shut during operation.
Unplug the kenmore washer power cord from the wall outlet.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
Remove the screws with a phillips head screwdriver.
If the appliance keeps running the magnet is in the proper location.
Scan the included wiring diagram until you find the wires labelled lid switch and lock switch the majority of washing machine lid lock switches are powered by 3 or 4 wires each of which performs a different function.
These repair steps work for kenmore 796 series and lg front load washers.
The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
If the door lock is defective the washer door will not latch properly.
Once the washer door is closed the washer can begin operating.
Inspect the door lock for damage.
The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically.
Examine your washer s tech sheet to determine which wires to cut.