Washer Lid Lock Flashing

Most washing machines come equipped with a lid switch.

Washer lid lock flashing.

We have the sd f71 code and while running the diagnostic cycle when in c8 spin it seems to be agitating like it is in wash or rinse mode then we get f72. This switch is connected to a solenoid that completes a circuit allowing the machine to run only if the top is down. The striker is the part that helps press down the lid switch. Pausing the wash cycle is how it can be disabled.

My washer lid lock keeps blinking and not letting the cycle run its course. Yet it was not until around 4 30 pm the light began to flash. Overtime these parts can become loose and move from their original location. However some washing machines come with a lid lock.

If you have a whirlpool top loader and the door is locked with a flashing light here are some things you ll need to check. There s never a convenient time for a washing machine to break and it s no fun to haul clothes to a laundromat. I followed the instruction and unplugged my kenmore washer for 5 minutes and so far it is working as it should. Why did the lid lock light start flashing when it was not being used.

It will start and skip the wash cycle completely. Scan the included wiring diagram until you find the wires labelled lid switch and lock switch the majority of washing machine lid lock switches are powered by 3 or 4 wires each of which performs a different function. It s possible the drain hose extends more than 4 5 114 mm into the standpipe. Examine your washer s tech sheet to determine which wires to cut.

The problem may not necessarily be a broken lid lock. So take a deep breath and let repair clinic help you identify the problems with your speed queen washing machine. If f8 e1 or lf too long to fill appears in the display the washer is taking too long to fill or the washer is filling and draining. The lid lock is a default feature of your maytag front loading and top loading washer to prevent opening the appliance while the cleaning cycle is in progress.

Check the lid switch and striker. I did a small load 9 00 am this morning. Make sure it s not out of alignment. The lid lock light on vmw washers made by whirlpool kenmore and maytag will flash whenever there is a problem with the washer.

This video from sears partsdirect shows how to troubleshoot a blinking lid lock light on your top load vertical modular washer. This switch performs the same function but the lid must be locked in place for the machine to wash.