Hotpoint Washing Machine Door Switch Bypass

This switch performs the same function but the lid must be locked in place for the machine to wash.

Hotpoint washing machine door switch bypass. We had a load of laundry in when we found out it wasn t working washing machine filled with water then. How to check bypass the lid switch in a ge washer this video will show you how to check replace the lid switch bypassing in a ge washer ge replacement p. Like many washing machines ge made washing machines have a safety feature that prevents the washer from running with the lid open. The device contains a small heater and a bi metal strip which changes shape when it gets hot and operates a switch plus a locking bar.

This was the replacement switch for my hotpoint washer machine. When the wash cycle is complete the machine turns off power to the small heater but the door stays locked until the bi metal strip cools down and releases the locking bar. However some washing machines come with a lid lock. Ge wh44x10288 genuine oem door latch for ge washing machine 4 5 out of 5 stars 121.

This is done to reduce the risk of water spillage damage to the components or injury to the user. A simple bypass for the first type of lid switch is to simply jam a piece of wood into the switch causing it to activate the solenoid.