To Check Lid Switch And Check Switch; Switch Assembly Adjustment; To Remove Bracket - Maytag LAT2300 Service Manual

The bracket is secured to the top cover
with a screw and locating tabs. The
hole for the screw is slotted for adjust-
ment.
To remove bracket:
1. Disconnect washer from power
supply.
2. Remove control panel.
3. Remove wires from switch
assembly.
4. Remove mounting screw.
5. Lift bracket to release tabs from top
cover.
To check lid switch and check switch:
CAUTION - - - - - - - - - ,
Always disconnect power supply
before making continuity checks or
taking resistance readings.
1. Remove wires from the switch
assembly.
2. Check across terminals of each
switch for continuity with switch in
open and closed position (see sche-
matic).
3. Replace if necessary.
To check fuse:
1. Disconnect washer from power
supply.
2. Remove wires from fuse holder.
3. Check across terminals for conti-
nuity.
4. No continuity, replace fuse.
NOTE: Use a 1 Amp fuse only.
Switch Assembly Adjustment:
1. Place a 1 inch block between the lid
and the washer top. This needs to
be located at the front of the lid.
2. Slide the lid switch assembly ahead
until a clicking noise is heard from
the lid switch.
3. At this point, slide the mechanism
slowly back until a clicking noise is
again heard from the lid switch (hold
in that location).
4. Lock the mechanism in place with
the mounting screw and the lid
switch assembly is properly
adjusted. NOTE: It is important to be
aware that it is the reset operation
of the lid switch that is being set by
the above technique. Always check
this adjustment by turning washer
timer to the spin cycle. Washer
should shut off when the lid is raised
not more than 1 3/4".
The lid switph assembly consists of a lid
switch (single pole, single throw),
a
check switch (single pole, double throw)
and a 1 amp fuse (on timer models).
The fuse is in a fuse holder mounted to
lid assembly. The end of the lid
switch/unbalance lever actuates the lid
and check switches.
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