Maytag Washer Latch - Appliance Tip of the Week

[jeff sr]

Appliance Tip of the Week...

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Maytag Washer Latch

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Model#: MVW6200KW0

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Questions:

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Lid latch, of course, is plastic. It broke off and now the washer will not start because it will it go into the slot.

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Anyone know if there is a way to bypass this to have the washing machine start?

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Do you know if I need to take the cover off the door in order to replace?

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Answers:

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Electronic washer will have fits and throw error codes if the lock is bypassed as it cannot then tell when the lid is opened or closed.

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Just twist the old one counter clockwise to remove it, clockwise to install the new part.

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Easy Peasy!

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#3 in the part breakdown linked here...

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• Washing Machine Door/Lid Strike
  
  
  Item Number W11457841
• Washing Machine Door/Lid Strike
  
  
  Item Number W11457841

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