Kitchen Large Electric Appliances - GE Washer lid switch

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SpencerPJ
03-05-07, 12:06 PM
I just purchased a GE washer. Everything fine... Unlike my old Whirlpool lid switch, the GE seems to be a magnetic type... Is there any way to out-smart this thing so I can watch the various cycles with my new washer??

DaVeBoy
03-05-07, 03:39 PM
I think the idea of the switch is that it can outsmart someone trying to outsmart it...for safety reasons. Not good peering down with the spin cycle going while your hoody strings are dangling in there.
SpencerPJ
03-05-07, 04:29 PM
I'll keep my hoody strings out... Does anyone know how to bypass?

DaVeBoy
03-05-07, 05:42 PM
Sure. Open up the lid and jumper the two wires to the lid switch together.
DaVeBoy
03-05-07, 05:53 PM
If you feel you must...unplug the machine first.