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I ordered a replacement lid switch by searching for the part number that is on the defective one. The part number is 3949238. This search gave me this this: WHIRLPOOL Lid switchAs a result I ordered this one and it was shipped today. However when I was looking around your site I found another lid switch which looks more like my defective one. Here is that one: WHIRLPOOL Lid switch assemblyThe one I ordered has an extra dohickey below the paddle. Mine doesn't have that, it looks just like the second one. Did I order the wrong part? Remember, I went by part number and it gave me the one I ordered. Should I refuse delivery and order the other one or will the one I ordered work in my machine? Thanks
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Hi streetwolf
Looks like you've ordered the right part.
The major difference between these two lid switches is the shape of the quick disconnect plug.
That piece is a ground wire with a terminal and they both have it.
Gene.
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Thanks for the quick reply Gene.
The lid switch I am replacing looks like the one I ordered as far as the placement of the grounding wire. It is near the switch itself as opposed to the other switch where it's by the connector.
The dohickey I mentioned (hope I spelled that right) is the wedge shape object that is under the paddle on the switch I ordered (first link). My bad switch doesnt' have that piece. As I said it looks like the second switch except for the placement of the ground wire.
What is that extra piece for?
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Streetwolf, The switch you ordered is the right one for your model. Don't worry about it, the new switch should work just fine. I honestly don't know what that thingie is for, but looks like some sort of a protector for the paddle. By the way, the old switch should have a part number stamped on it. You can double check by part number if you like. It should change to 3949238.
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