My Whirlpool washer is about 15 years old but I am disabled, destitute and can't afford to buy another. The model number is LSR5233A (followed by N0 or No) Washer stalls full of water/clothes before the rinse cycle. I picked up lid, closed it again then it finished normally. Next load did the same thing. The safety switch portal was mildly dirty so I cleaned it out with a q-tip. I decided I better scrape off and thoroughly clean the moderately thick soap scum that laid atop the drum. I then ran a little water into the barrel, dipped a small scrubbing bush in it and thoroughly gave it a finishing scrub under the top, the edge behind the drum and the top of the drum. I felt under the top where the housing of the saftey switch is and it felt closed up so I brushed that area with a wet brush also. I dried everything, closed the lid and set the dial to rinse but nothing happened. Now it won't spin at all.
Is this a timer issue or a safety switch issue. I have the timer exposed but cant test it until I find an ohm meter. If this is a safety switch issue then does anyone know how (or) "if" the top will come off for me to get to this switch? Michele
Is this a timer issue or a safety switch issue. I have the timer exposed but cant test it until I find an ohm meter. If this is a safety switch issue then does anyone know how (or) "if" the top will come off for me to get to this switch? Michele
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