Replacing lid switch on Whirlpool (Kirkland) Washer Options  Email this topic  Watch this topic  Print this topic » Normal Threaded
Model: SAWS800MQ0	Brand: Whirlpool	Age: 1 - 5 years
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rbduv		#1 Posted : Monday, May 19, 2008 2:36:31 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 5/19/2008(UTC) Posts: 1		Have a broken lid switch. It looks like your part # AP3100003. First, it that a suitable replacement? Second, how easy is it to connect to the control panel?
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Gene		#2 Posted : Tuesday, May 20, 2008 1:59:31 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		The lid switch is OEM part made by Whirlpool: Part number: AP3100003 It is pretty simple to connect the new switch electrically - just open the control panel and you'll see how it plugs in. You have to remove the washer cabinet to replace the lid switch. The video above shows step by step instructions. Here are the break down diagrams for the Kirkland (Whirlpool) washer Model SAWS800MQ0 Gene.
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jeannie66		#3 Posted : Saturday, March 14, 2009 7:09:16 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 2/15/2009(UTC) Posts: 4		Hi Gene So sorry it has taken so long to get back... Model SAWX650JQ0 Washer bought at Cosco(Kirkland made by Whirlpool) it will fill and aggitate in beginning but will not drain or spin....took top off to expose switches please help asap if you can...really and truly appreciate jeannie
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jeannie66		#4 Posted : Saturday, March 14, 2009 12:34:24 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 2/15/2009(UTC) Posts: 4		Thank you so very much for your help and diagrams....could not have done it without your knowledge...and you saved us a ton on money and heart ache...It worked!!!!!!! and best of all "IT" works !!!! Between my husband and myself we managed to get r done =) the crafts
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Gene		#5 Posted : Saturday, March 14, 2009 1:08:58 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		You are welcome. I'm glad you were able to fix it. Gene.
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ivanhou		#6 Posted : Saturday, May 16, 2009 5:45:10 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 5/16/2009(UTC) Posts: 2		gene could you give me the site for "How to remove the washer cabinet". for the Kirkland SAWS 800MQ0, please. Jerry@jerryschaefer.com Thanks, Jerry
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ivanhou		#7 Posted : Saturday, May 16, 2009 5:50:51 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 5/16/2009(UTC) Posts: 2		Jeannie66 could you give me the site for "How to remove the washer cabinet". for the Kirkland SAWS 800MQ0, please. It seems not to load and I would appreciate it as I have to also replace the switch. Thanks Jerry@jerryschaefer.com
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Gene		#8 Posted : Sunday, May 17, 2009 4:45:47 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Hi Jerry, You can find the instructions attached to this reply. Gene. File Attachment(s): How to remove the washer cabinet.doc (25kb) downloaded 145 time(s). How to remove the pump.doc (25kb) downloaded 31 time(s). How to replace the motor drive coupling.doc (25kb) downloaded 33 time(s).
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ms122r2		#9 Posted : Saturday, October 6, 2012 5:45:43 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 10/6/2012(UTC) Posts: 0		Thanks for the info. Here is an article I found on washer switch repair and the dangers associated with it.
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