On our Whirlpool LSQ9500LQ0 we've noticed that often times the clothes are still soaking wet when the complete washing cycle has finished. Of course when I sit there and watch to observe what's occuring, raising the lid but keeping the lid switch down, it runs fine and the clothes come out ready for the dryer. Still trying to ''catch'' a situation live where the clothes come out soaking, but in the meantime I'm wondering if anyone can share some guidance from experience or expertise.

Gene,

From the very beginning of the wash cycle I have the switch itself held in the "closed" position with a screw driver, so the machine does think the lid is shut the whole time. That makes sense, right? That was just to allow me to observe what was going on inside throughout the entire cycle.

Jim

Thanks for guidance Gene. Looks like something the likes of me can handle.

Before I step forward, does it seem odd that it's intermittent? Is it likely for the timer to slowly go bad, instead of just failing altogther.

Thanks,
Jim

Gene,

What in particular do you think I should be watching for during the transition from rinse to spin?

Thanks,
Jim