My Moms Washer and Dryer-Where's the lid switch on a newer Whirlpool?

[exploder3211]

Ok where's the lid switch on the whirlpool washer below? I got this washer for $100 new from an appliance store that no longer is in busniees, and the dryer for $150 scratch and dent at sears..A gift for my mom when she moved into her house.. Whent to make a video and couldn't find the lid switch where is it? Chad

Petek-Isn't this the same unit your mom has with the lovely blue plastic still on it?

 

[exploder3211]

Control Panel Shot

 

[exploder3211]

Here is the whirly filling up with water has arm and hammer liquid in the tub.. I am shrinking moms new jeans to fit on her 110 lb body (yea, she's 50, 4"8 and only weighs 110 lbs)

 

[exploder3211]

Here's the dryer: A BOL 2005 Kenmore with either timed dry or auto dry low or an air fluff setting..Nice unit...The timed dry runs hot

 

[coldspot66]

The lid switch assy is under the console on the left side. There are 2 screws in the rear endcaps facing the back. Loosen those, then grasp the endcaps at the back and pull forward, then swing the console up out of the way. You will see a grey rectangular switch on the left near the cabinet clip. Not sure if it snaps out of it's mounting, or you might have to remove the cabinet to get to the underside of the switch. I think the arm of the lid hinge hits the switch when you close the lid. UL required all top loaders not to agitate with the lid up as of July 2005.

 

[vintagesearch]

wow we alomost purchased that same(washer) model in 2002. Instead we bought a suck ass ge

 

[exploder3211]

I lover hers and its quiter than it's roper brand mate

 

[frigilux]

Too bad it isn't magnetic, like the lid switch on many GE's. Then all you need is a magnet placed over the (not visible) lid switch. I carry my magnet whenever I go to my sister's. She thinks its hilarious that I have a magnet at-the-ready to watch her washer. Of course, she's used to me, LOL.

Oh, and about that magnet. DON'T let it get near credit cards, iPods or compter hard drives.

 

[rolltideroll]

I carry a magnet too. Those Kenmore's are some of the best made in that price range. You never can go wrong with this set.