Customer Questions and Answers for Lid Switch Assembly by Whirlpool

Hello E.J., You will first need to verify the lid lock assembly operation. If this is good, remove the main front and check the motor start relay. The motor run relay is·the top relay of the two relays mounted along the left cabinet flange of the washer. It is a single-pole, single-throw type and when energized completes the line one feed from the lid switch to the motor. Both the lid switch and the run relay must be closed for power to reach the motor. To check relay unplug both washer and dryer power cords. 1. Remove wires from the run relay. 2. Measure resistance of relay coil across small terminals (yellow/black to gray). Resistance should be approximately 490 ohms. An infinite reading indicates an open coil and requires the relay to be replaced. 3. Reinstall coil wires (smaller terminals). 4. Connect ohmmeter across larger terminals. 5. Reconnect dryer power cord (leave washer unplugged). CAUTION: The following is a live voltage check. Use appropriate care. 6. Program the spin cycle by pressing the SPIN pad. The relay should be energized and the ohmmeter should show zero ohms resistance (continuity). If relay pulls in but ohmmeter does not show continuity, relay contacts have failed and the relay should be replaced. 7. If the relay does not pull in, measure DC voltage across the coil. If no voltage, check microprocessor or wiring. If 24VDC is measured, replace the relay. As a note, you may also want to check the pressure switch. To check water level control: 1. Unplug both washer and dryer power cords. 2. Remove edge board connector. 3. Check for continuity as follows: Empty - should show continuity 1-3 and 4-5. Small - should show continuity 4-5 only. Medium - should show continuity 1-2 and 4-5. Large - should show continuity 1-2, 1-3 and 4-5. Overflow - will show no continuity 4-5. NOTE: Contact numbering begins with No. 1 furthest to the right in the bank of three contacts and Contact No.5 furthest to the left in the bank of two contacts.