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 Lid lock/switch harness

 RJ45/ user interface power harness

 Water valve thermistor harness

The lid switch is inserted in an opening in the

cover assembly, located at the left front corner of

the lid recess. The switch is held to the underside

of the cover by a lock tab.

The lid switch is a safety feature that prevents the

washer from agitating or spinning when the lid

is open. The switch is closed by a magnet that

is attached to the lid. When the lid is shut, the

magnet will cause the switch to close the circuit,

allowing normal functions to occur. When the

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switch will open the circuit, preventing agitating or

spinning.

If the lid switch:

 Is closed, control board J513 pin 3 to pin 3 at

the lid lock connector will measure 0 ohms.

 Is open, agitation and spin will not occur, but

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operate.

 Is open, the automatic temperature control

(ATC) is disabled.

 Opens during agitation, the control will keep

the mode shifter energized. When the lid

switch closes while still in agitation, the

washer will resume agitation.

To access the lid switch, it is necessary to open

the lid and reach under the cover assembly. To

release it from the cover requires pressing the

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the switch up. The switch can then be pushed

through the opening. (See Top Cover Assembly

in the Washer Components section of this

service guide.)

Tab

Lid Switch

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