Question about Maytag out-of-balance Shut Off switch.

[scoots]

I have a Maytag 206 and I wanted to ask about out-of-balance switches.

It was my understanding that if the tub went out of balance, the swing of the upper tub would impact a lever that would push out the control knob and stop the machine.

Mine was SERIOUSLY out of balance the other day and it failed to stop.

Do I have my wires crossed some where? Am I thinking of another brand? Am I thinking of a higher-end machine?

If I'm wrong on all counts does Maytag have an auto-off out of balance switch at all? Across all years and models?

Thanks[this post was last edited: 8/6/2016-22:33]

 

[wayupnorth]

I crossed a wire around my Maytag 511 lid switch so I could leave the lid open. The least bit off balance, the lid hits the dial and shuts it off.

 

[washerlover]

I'm curious as well, because I am amazed at how my Maytag can handle out-of-balance loads without tripping an out of balance switch. Is there one?

 

[wayupnorth]

My out of balance and lid switch are interconnected with my 511.