washing machine

aharq · 03-05-2008, 04:10 PM

i have a kenmore basic washing machine model110 type 111 which has 1 selector switch.
the machine stopped working.i found out the lid has a SWITCH on the right side.i put a piece of plastic in to get it working.this is not a solution but a test. before i buy the part i need to open up the washer case and remove the switch. how do i do this?any special precautions or tools i will need?
does the water need to be drained first?

aharq

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!

Raylo · 03-06-2008, 05:00 PM

I Googled around and found this write up for replacing the lid switch on a Whirlpool. Should be similar for your Kenmore. Parts are available from many online sources and, of course, Sears. Good luck!

http://www.fixya.com/support/r385199..._whirlpool_top

oldmn · 03-06-2008, 05:35 PM

On a Kenmore you should be able to pry the front of the top up, and get to the switch from there. It is a micro switch and would be at most appliance repair shop.

Raylo · 03-08-2008, 02:23 PM

This was easier than I thought, no disassembly required. There are 2 screws on the right side of the washer top in the opening to the tub. Remove those and the switch and its water cover just come down. Unclip the 2 leads, pop in the new switch, and reverse the process. The only thing I found tricky at all was that I had to get the screws started in the switch body first, then pop the water cover on, and finally snug the screws up. After the fact I looked at the new rocker that came with my switch and it was a better design than the OEM one that I reused. It would have made the reassembly a bit easier had I used it.

I found the part at my local Sears service enter. They had a wall with bins of all sorts of washer and dryer parts. They had a bunch of these.

BTW, the new part number is 279347.

03-05-2008, 04:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
aharq Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: usa Posts: 2 OS: xp pro sp2	washing machine i have a kenmore basic washing machine model110 type 111 which has 1 selector switch. the machine stopped working.i found out the lid has a SWITCH on the right side.i put a piece of plastic in to get it working.this is not a solution but a test. before i buy the part i need to open up the washer case and remove the switch. how do i do this?any special precautions or tools i will need? does the water need to be drained first? aharq

03-06-2008, 04:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Raylo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 215 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!

03-06-2008, 05:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Raylo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 215 OS: XP Desktop, Vista HP Notebook, XP Notebook	Re: washing machine I Googled around and found this write up for replacing the lid switch on a Whirlpool. Should be similar for your Kenmore. Parts are available from many online sources and, of course, Sears. Good luck! http://www.fixya.com/support/r385199..._whirlpool_top

03-06-2008, 05:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
oldmn Hardware Tech Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gig Harbor Wa Posts: 2,120 OS: Win 2000 PRO SP-4/ XP Pro SP3 X 2 My System	Re: washing machine On a Kenmore you should be able to pry the front of the top up, and get to the switch from there. It is a micro switch and would be at most appliance repair shop. __________________ AVG \| MEMTEST86 \| Zone Alarm \| XXCLONE \| Adaware \| Beyond Compare \| Everest If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Sorry no PM's for problems. Last edited by oldmn : 03-06-2008 at 05:39 PM.

03-08-2008, 02:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
Raylo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 215 OS: XP Desktop, Vista HP Notebook, XP Notebook	Did mine today This was easier than I thought, no disassembly required. There are 2 screws on the right side of the washer top in the opening to the tub. Remove those and the switch and its water cover just come down. Unclip the 2 leads, pop in the new switch, and reverse the process. The only thing I found tricky at all was that I had to get the screws started in the switch body first, then pop the water cover on, and finally snug the screws up. After the fact I looked at the new rocker that came with my switch and it was a better design than the OEM one that I reused. It would have made the reassembly a bit easier had I used it. I found the part at my local Sears service enter. They had a wall with bins of all sorts of washer and dryer parts. They had a bunch of these. BTW, the new part number is 279347.