I jumped the lid switch so that is not the problem.
Washer won t spin until i open and close the lid.
I have replaced the lid lock unplugged it for an extended period of time attempted to reset it and it does not appear that any of the connections are loose.
Inspect the spin switch.
My washer is not sensing that the lid is closed.
This won t affect the machine s normal operations in the slightest.
If your magnet is positioned properly it will be possible for you to open and close the lid at will during regular use.
Roper whirlpool washer sometimes won t spin until open close lid then spins.
I have a ge top load washer model gtw680bsj5ws.
5 10 years.
I have a old ish roper by whirlpool top load washing machine.
Don t forget to turn the water supply back on beforehand.
But it won t spin unless i open and reclose the lid.
This is usually a handy feature.
In a top loading washer a small protrusion on the underside of the lid depresses a switch when you close the lid serving as a safety precaution to detect when the lid is.
Roper whirlpool washer sometimes won t spin until open close lid then spins.
Replace the top panel plug the washer in and perform a test wash.
It s possible the drain hose extends more than 4 5 114 mm into the standpipe.
It is not sensing that the lid is closed and therefore will not start.
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.
Sometimes during spin and drain mode.
There is a pause between the agitation cycle and the tub drain spin.
However if this switch fails the washer won t spin even if the washer lid is closed.
Like the title says.
Washer wont spin unless i open then close lid.
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