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Raylo · 03-06-2008, 04:41 PM

I have the opposite problem. My lid switch doesn't shut off the machine when I open the lid during the spin cycle. It's a problem but not as critical as yours as I can still use my washer. So I can fix it at my leisure.

But I highly suspect that one can gain access to that switch without removing the tub or doing major mechanical disassembly. I'm not sure yet but it looks like the control panel comes off and then perhaps the top of the machine can be removed to gain access. BTW, mine is a very old basic Whirlpool unit and is probably similar to your Kenmore.

Let us know if you figure it out before I need to dig into mine!

03-06-2008, 04:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Raylo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 273 OS: XP Desktop, Vista HP Notebook, XP Notebook	Re: washing machine I have the opposite problem. My lid switch doesn't shut off the machine when I open the lid during the spin cycle. It's a problem but not as critical as yours as I can still use my washer. So I can fix it at my leisure. But I highly suspect that one can gain access to that switch without removing the tub or doing major mechanical disassembly. I'm not sure yet but it looks like the control panel comes off and then perhaps the top of the machine can be removed to gain access. BTW, mine is a very old basic Whirlpool unit and is probably similar to your Kenmore. Let us know if you figure it out before I need to dig into mine!