How to Disable Speed Queen Lid Lock

15 years ago

hello,

I think the answer is on here somewhere, just cant find it... I just purchased the Speed Queen model AWS51NW. Of course I am going to want to watch it agitate and woudl like to know how to disble the lid switch or work around it so the lid can remain open.

Thank you for your help!

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sspye

15 years ago

I remember in the late 60's/early 70's, my Mom ran the washer a lot with the lid up. And, the electric dryer still ran when you opened the door, unless she pushed the button to stop it from running....LOL She would pull stuff out of the dryer with it spinning around. I remember watching my 'blanky' spinning in the dryer, since I had to wait for it to be finished.

It never crossed my mind to jump into the washer or dryer.

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housefairy
15 years ago
You do NOT want to disable the switch. It's there for your protection. Even though you may be smart enough not to stick your hand in while it's agitating, someone else may not expect it to continue to run and could get seriously hurt. Such as if it's at the cycle where it pauses right before it goes into spin cycle.

Also, disabling the switch could possibly void your warranty.
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dadoes
15 years ago
Many newer machines have the switch triggered by one of the lid hinges. Try removing the screws from one of the hinges, loosening it from the lid and flip it to the closed position, see if that triggers the switch.
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lombardguy
Original Author
15 years ago
Ok I will try that. I will take delivery this saturday so I will update as to how it goes.

Its only me in the house, so no chance of anyone else getting hurt, but I certainly understand the response, from a safety standpoint you have to be careful.
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cynic
15 years ago
To each their own, but I've been able to be satisfied by simply lifting the lid and it'll give an agitation or two so I can see how it's doing. I don't think I can envision myself ever being so bored that I'd stand and watch it agitate so I would need the lid up all the time!
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mrb627
15 years ago
There is a lever under the top behind the timer. If you look over the console, you will see an hole where something fine like a clothes hanger wire will fit through. This will depress the lever and activate the switch.

The top overhangs the back of the cabinet a bit and you might be able to reach the lever from underneath too.

Good Luck.
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fordtech
15 years ago
I suppose its OK as long as you dont have a mate complaining about the lid being left up all the time.. Heh!
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regus_patoff
15 years ago
YouTube - Amber - washing machine accident victim DURING AGITATE CYCLE
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dadoes
15 years ago
I've seen that video. Not to make light of the situation, but there's something odd about the story. I've stuck my hand/arm into agitating machines (several brands) many times, all the way down to the bottom of the basket, without injury.
regus_patoff
15 years ago
> I've stuck my hand/arm into agitating machines (several brands) many times, all the way down to the bottom of the basket, without injury

.... with the same load ?

maybe towels, bedding, etc ?
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three_daisies
15 years ago
I was puzzled by the severity of her injury as well. I stuck my hand in my old TL plenty of times while it was agitating to rebalance towels and such, and to push items down so they'd get soaked with water faster. Didn't know I was literally risking my limb to do it.
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dadoes
15 years ago
.... with the same load ?

maybe towels, bedding, etc ?

All kinds and sizes of loads, as well as running without clothes (I worked for an appliance service for several years). And probably young as age 10 (standing on a stool, but probably not quite down to the bottom at that time). I'm 46 now.
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