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Model: A5000	Brand: Maytag	Age: More than 10 years
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flmikee		#1 Posted : Wednesday, December 25, 2013 7:02:54 AM(UTC) Quote Multi-Quote
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 12/25/2013(UTC) Posts: 1		Ordered and received a new lid switch assembly (part # 22001682). The assembly shows it is for a 4 amp fuse, my original is a 1 amp fuse. Is this an upgrade or the wrong part? Thanks


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fairbank56		#2 Posted : Wednesday, December 25, 2013 7:08:43 AM(UTC) Quote Multi-Quote
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Expert Joined: 10/16/2012(UTC) Posts: 3,806 Was thanked: 7 time(s) in 7 post(s)		1 amp is the standard size. The label says 4 amp max. The fuse isn't really there to protect any wiring, it's there to blow in the event the lid switch gets stuck closed. With blown fuse, washer will not fill so is basically rendered inoperable til you fix the switch. Eric


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