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Customer Questions and Answers for Lid Switch Kit by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18024225
Manufacturer Part Number: WP3355806

The Lid Switch Kit is an OEM part for Whirlpool washing machines. This part is responsible for detecting whether the washing machine lid is closed. If the switch senses the lid is open, it prevents the washer from starting or continuing a cycle, thereby protecting users from potential injury caused by the spinning agitator or drum. 

Causes of a bad Lid Switch Kit can range from physical damage, such as breaking or cracking due to heavy use or accidental impact, to electrical issues like wiring problems or failures in the switch mechanism itself. 

Symptoms of a bad Lid Switch Kit include:

  • The washing machine not starting when the lid is closed. 
  • The washer halting mid-cycle when the lid is not opened.
  • No agitation or spinning action in the washer 

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

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For Whirlpool Lid Switch Kit (Part Number: OEM18024225)

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Johan, the plastic connection protector can be flipped backward to allow for the connector to be accessed for easier removal. The wires should not have to be cut to remove the original lid switch.

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Hello Charles. The lid switch on the washer carries no voltage. It breaks the neutral circuit in the unit and causes the unit not to run. Thank you.

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Hello Lynda. It sounds like the lid switch is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit.

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Jeff for Model Number 110.88752793

Hi, I have a 110.88752793 washer/dryer stack combo. My washer is not working and I think it due to that switch that the lid is supposed to hit. My washer will fill but will not spin and continue washing with the lid closed. If I manually use a stick and push in on the switch, it'll start up fine, but the lid by itself won't work. It needs about 1/4" more length than the length of the lid plastic thing that pushes it down. How do I get access to the switch?

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Hello Jeff, The lid switch WP3355806 is probably coming apart, since this is a common problem with this style of lid switch. To make the switch last longer, do not use it to turn off the machine, (use the timer knob to turn it off if you want to check on the load or add a garment), and try not to drop the lid but lower it gently.

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Paul, When you open the lid of the washer, there will be 2 screws on the inner lip of the opening. With the lid switch being loose you can try to tighten the screws and see if it tightens up. If it will not tighten then the lid switch WP3355806 would need to be replaced.

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Hello Michael. It has not come loose, it is broke. You will remove the two screws securing the body and unplug the switch and remove it from the cabinet. Then install the new switch WP3355806 into the unit.

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Hello Thanh. Disconnect the power to the unit. Remove the two screws in the upper corners of the lid panel securing the lid panel to the body. Remnove the panel. Next unplug the lid switch and remove the two brass colored clips securing the cabinet to the back wall using a flat blade screwdriver to pry them out. Pull on the front of the cabinet and slide the cabinet off the frame of the washer. You can now access and replace the lid switch. Reinstall in reverse order.

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