WP3949238 LID SWITCH

LID SWITCH ASSY USED ON SOME WHIRLPOOL, AMANA, KENMORE, ADMIRAL, CROSLEY AND SEVERAL OTHER BRAND CLOTHES WASHERS

The pin on the lid pushes on the lever of the lid switch to tell the machine that the lid is closed.
If the washer fills and agitates, but does not drain or spin then the lid switch has likely failed.

Approx. 2"L x 2"W

When this part fails, you may experience the following symptoms:
Clothes Washer Tub fills and agitates but does not spin or drain How to test: Physically inspect the Lid Switch.
Make sure the striker is functioning and aligned with the hole over the switch.
If present, make sure the metal strip is not bent out of position.
 If your switch uses a mercury switch, make sure the mercury envelops the internal contacts when it is in the closed lid position.
If the Lid Switch passes physical inspection, measure for continuity and replace if open.