How to Bypass the Lid Switch on a KitchenAid Washer

Your KitchenAid washing machine consists of a lid switch which serves as a safety feature. The switch completes the electrical circuit when the lid is closed and interrupts normal operation of the machine when the lid is open. In the process of troubleshooting a problem with your KitchenAid washer, you may want to bypass the lid switch so that you can observe the machine operating with the lid open. You can achieve this with a minimal amount of time and effort.

Things You'll Need

• Small standard screwdriver

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Select the desired cycle for testing and start the washing machine.

   • 2

     Open the lid on your KitchenAid washing machine and locate the lid switch. The switch is on the machine under the back edge of the lid. The machine will stop operating when you open the lid.

   • 3

     Place the blade of a small standard screwdriver on top of the switch and press down to activate the switch. You will know that the switch has been activated when the machine begins to operate again.