Customer Questions and Answers for Lid Switch Assembly by Whirlpool

The Lid Switch Assembly is an OEM part for Whirlpool washing machines. This safety feature is designed to prevent the washer from operating when the lid is open. It ensures that the spinning cycle can only commence once the lid is securely closed, protecting users from potential injuries. 

Over time, the lid switch assembly can fail due to normal wear and tear, accidental damage, or from being tampered with. 

Symptoms of a bad Lid Switch Assembly include:

• The washing machine does not start or stops suddenly during the cycle.
• The washer does not spin, even though it fills and agitates.
• The machine operates regardless of the lid's position, indicating a bypass or failure in the safety mechanism.

This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.