Kenmore Washer Lid Lock Wiring Diagram
Then connect the lid lock open wire to the off pole of the switch and the lid lock closed wire to the on pole of the switch.
Kenmore washer lid lock wiring diagram. To temporarily bypass the lid switch uses a small piece of insulated wire bent in the shape of a u and short the two wires together in the female part of the connector. For safety reasons the washer won t enter the spin cycle while the lid is open. It was bought on 21 20 2010. How to bypass a four wire lid switch on kenmore washer.
When your washer will not operate you need to troubleshoot the lid switch before investigating other possible causes. Remove the lid switch connector. The diagram s below can help you find the right part. If you do not have a volt ohm meter you can bypass the lid switch.
If you re attempting to troubleshoot your whirlpool washer you may need to operate the washer with the lid open. Bad lid switch or lid lock drive motor failure broken motor coupler bad timer faulty electronic control board. How to replace a laundry center washer lid lock switch. Complete model 11050702011 kenmore residential washing machine the senser light blinks i hit the start button then the lock lite comes on blinks and blinks and makes a clicking noise and then it does that for about 2 to 3 minutes and then lid lite light goes off it won t lock.
The best way to test the lid switch is with a volt ohm meter. The lid switch on your kenmore washer completes the electrical circuit when the lid is closed. To run the washer through a full cycle with the lid open it s necessary to install a jumper wire in the lid switch circuit. I recommend that you unplug the washer and check the wiring connections first.
The first image below shows a wiring diagram of the washer with that lid switch circuit traced in wire colors. On my plug i have yellow blue white and red. Do not short anything to the green wire. Lid switch assembly 3949238 order now for same day shipping.
If the washer fills but won t start the agitation cycle the lid lock switch could be defective. If those connections are okay you can check that lid switch in the manual diagnostic test mode as shown in the 2nd and 3rd images. What wires bypass switch. 365 day return policy.
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