Whirlpool Washer Lid Lock Clicking

Another reason is to allow higher spin speeds as part of the he washing process.

Whirlpool washer lid lock clicking.

I have a whirlpool washer model wtw4616fw2 that is about 4 months of use and now my lock switch keeps on making a clicking sound which would not lock my washer for it to start. You should hear a slight clicking noise as the switch closes. Whirlpool top load washer with no agitator. Saturday from 8 a m.

Make sure that the lid strike key 20 in the image below is intact and activating the lid switch key 11. By david halto give your feedback by voting on answers. Use a 1 4 inch 0 64 cm nut driver to loosen the two mounting screws holding the box in place on the bottom of the panel. If it is activating properly and the washer wonâ t drain the next step would normally be to access the switch and place an insulated jumper wire in the disconnect plug to simulate a closed lid switch.

Our chat service hours are monday friday from 8 a m. Click show more for more detail. I decided to dedicate an entire article to address issues with the lid lock feature on new generation whirlpool top load washers. Thank you for your inquiry.

The lid lock is there for safety reasons. Video of our washer clicking and not working to send to whirlpool. Initially the washer starts with adding some water then stopping to lock the lid in which then it clicks 4 5 times and shuts down. Lower the assembly carefully and let it dangle freely from its wire harness at around chest level.

I stupidly got frustrated that it was taking forever to unlock and forced the lid open. Remove the lid lock switch assembly. Now it keeps clicking wont lock and this won t spin.