Mike for Model Number maytag A112 washer stops from time to time on 2nd rinse cycle. shuts completely off. Then if you lift the lid and close it will work and hang up only on the 2nd spin cycle again. under premanent press, it does not work but emits a burning smell, is it the timer switch the cause of this issue?
Answer Mike, Yes, the timer could have a faulty contact, and could create a similar situation. By raising the lid, you remove power from the circuit, when the lid is closed, the circuit is re established and the washer works. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Friday, November 16, 2012