Customer Questions and Answers for Lid Switch (Lid-Actuated Microswitch) by Whirlpool

shannon the lid switch 285935 usually doesn't have a clear hose attached to it. Could you me mistaken and need the water level pressure switch WP3966789 / 3966789 ? it does have a clear plastic tube that attaches to it . Could you give us a better idea of which switch is the problem, or a better description of what's wrong with the washer.

Hello Sally. Disconnect the power and access the inside of the control panel. Unplug the lid switch and remove the 2 brass colored clips. Now slide off the cabinet. Now you can access and replace the lid switch on the unit.

Hello Mary. You need to check the lid switch on the unit and see if it is bad and needs to be replaced on the unit.

Jan, You do want to start at the lid switch 285935 if it or the wires have an issue, the washer won't drain or spin. Then, will need to consider the control board 3970630 or cycle switch 3966202 either of these components could cause the washer to stop mid cycle. Of course, you've already checked for a level washer, faucets on and water supplied to the washer.

Mary, The lid switch is a safety for the washer so that you cannot lift the lid and the unit continue to agitate or spin. When you open the lid all operation will stop. If there is a problem with the lid switch, the unit will fill but will not agitate spin or drain.