Tools and parts needed

• Work gloves

• Lid lock

• Actuator

Why the lid lock light flashes

Hi, my name is Wayne from Sears PartsDirect. We’re going to talk about the vertical modular washing machine today. This washer is made by Kenmore, Whirlpool and Maytag.

When a vertical modular washer runs into a problem, the washer stops and the lid lock light will start flashing and flashing and flashing and keep flashing, until you fix the problem. With the lid lock light flashing, what are you going to do? Go out and buy a new lid lock switch? Before you do that, realize the lid lock light will flash, for any and all problems this machine has.

Run the diagnostics test

Before you run out and buy a new lid lock, run the diagnostics test and recall the saved error code that indicates the real cause of the problem. Here’s a video that shows how to recall those saved error codes.

Replace the lid lock

If your error code says you have a bad lid lock switch, then replace it. Here’s a link to a video showing you how.

Replace the actuator motor

But chances are, the lid lock’s not the problem. This washer doesn’t fail that often, but when it does, it’s generally the actuator motor.

What’s the actuator motor, you ask? It’s this little motor at the bottom of the washer. Fortunately, the actuator is real easy to get to. Here’s a link to show you how to replace it.

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