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Maytag Atlantis Washer Lid Switch Bypass. I have part no. If I manually depress the switch the machine will work. If the switch is defective you can replace it yourself. The lid switch is a safety device that prevents the machine from operating when the lid is open.
W ire colors at the lid switch are yellow red and violet. 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. If the fuse in the lid switch assembly has blown this usually is because the main lid switch contacts have tacked closed at one time and the monitor switch smaller switch will blow the fuse so the washer cannot work with the lid open. 47 out of 5 stars 15. However for some reason the lid itself is not able to close the connection. Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled.
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Some problems require the attention of a professional but many. Can I just hardwire around this switch. Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled. It activates each time the lid is opened and closing the lid gently helps prevent the switch from malfunctioning. Or is there some other reason you want the agitator to operate with the lid up. Funmit W10404050 Washing Machine Lid Lock Switch Assembly Compatible with Whirlpool May-tag Kitchen-Aid Replaces AP5263307 1938607 AH3497627.