Check your lid switch. If the washer
fills and doesn't do anything, or stops right after the wash cycle and
then does not advance to the rinse cycle and drain, this is commonly
caused by a lid switch malfunction. The lid switch is usually mounted
under the washer
top casing, on the right hand side on most top load models. It is
activated by a plastic piece on the lid (called a "Lid Strike") through
a small hole on the rim
of the wash tub opening. In many cases the lid strike breaks off the
lid, or the lid switch becomes loose and no longer makes contact.
Inspect the lid to make sure the lid strike is still intact, and then
inspect the mounting screws (adjacent to the small opening on the wash
tub rim) and make sure they are snug.
If not activated by a lid strike, other models have the lid switch located under the washer
casing next to one of the lid hinges. It is activated by a rod
contacting an actuator. The mounting scews for this type are located
under the operator console.
If you determine the switch to be defective, the following link explains how to access the washer interior and replace one:
http://www.fixya.com/support/r385198-replacing_lid_switchIf
the switch requires replacement, a new one can be purchased on line at
appliancepartspros.com, searspartsdirect.com, pcappliancerepair.com, or
repairclinic.com. The average cost of a replacement is $25 to $35.
If you have questions, please let me know. I hope this helps you.
Key Symptoms:
If the Motor Coupling were bad the washer will not agitate or spin, but WILL drain.
If the Lid Switch fails, the washer will fill, but stop before the spin cycle and WILL NOT drain.
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