I have a stacked Kenmore washer/dryer (dryer on top/washer on bottom). How do I open the top of the washer?

Question

When you open up the lid of the washer, you can see a slot that allows the washer to function. Only when the lid is closed (that allows a plastic piece to enter this slot) that the washer can operate. It's kind of like a safety function. Well the switch that is pressed down by the plastic piece is now loose thus the plastic piece can no longer activate the washer. I wanted to know how I can open up the top of the washer so that I can repair this safety switch. Please help.

Answer 1

Between the dryer and washer is a splash plate. Remove it and the S clips will be revealed on the backside. Pop the S clips and unplug the lid switch. Tip the washer case foward.Simple.  OR Want an easier fix it right now ,no parts needed, solution? Bypass the switch. Remove the 2 phillips screws holding the broken switch. Their will be 3 wires . 2 gray ones and a green one. Leave the green ground alone. Splice the 2 gray wires together and tape them off where they wont short out. Start washing clothes.