After removing the burnt switch parts, I put the motor back together again and tried powering it up. It started and ran fine!!
I had not expected this - I only connected the run winding terminals to AC power. I was sure that I had to at least momentarily connect the start winding for the 57 GE washer motor to make it run....

I had not expected this - I only connected the run winding terminals to AC power. I was sure that I had to at least momentarily connect the start winding for the 57 GE washer motor to make it run....
