Washer won't agitate or spin after opening the lid? A faulty lid cam prevents the switch from engaging. Easy 15-minute DIY fix restores operation.
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Lid switch was not turning on, washer filled but didn't wash spin etc George J. • Hopewell , IL • March 02, 2020
I replaced the switch, the plunger, plunger guide and the lid cam, but the cam still didn't turn on the switch. Turned out someone had stood on the washer and bent the lid slightly, not enough to notice, but since I had ruled out just about everything else I started looking at the lid itself. I ended up bending it back close to it's original shape and now it works fine. I guess I learned a few things about washing machines though. One lesson is when you pull off the controls, the hose leading...
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