Kenmore 80 Series Washing Machine

Nov 25, 2007 2 Replies

We had a load get terribly out of balance today during the spin cycle. When I went to open the lid I was very surprised that the motor and basket kept right on spinning. On other cycles the machine shuts down so the lid switch should be working. Is this a malfunction? I always thought that opening the lid during a spin would shut down the motor.


Joe Leikhim K4SAT "The RFI-EMI-GUY"© "Treason doth never prosper: what's the reason? For if it prosper, none dare call it treason." "Follow The Money" ;-P

Maybe that lid switch has multiple contacts or something similar is going on. In its current condition it sounds dangerous - I believe a spinning washing machine tub can rip off an arm. You must find the problem and correct it for safety's sake!

Joe Leikhim K4SAT "The RFI-EMI-GUY"© "Treason doth never prosper: what's the reason? For if it prosper, none dare call it treason." "Follow The Money" ;-P

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