This washer has sensors that detect the water supply and requires both hoses to have water going to the water valve. Then attempt to lift the lid. Pin On Washing Machines It still ran but it gotten noisier and noisier and parts availability was scarce. Washer without lid lock . Turn on the appliance and lift the lid. This washing machine replaced a literally model year 1991 Maytag washing machine that came with my house when I bought it in 2015. The lid lock is a default feature of your Maytag front-loading and top-loading washer to prevent opening the appliance while the cleaning cycle is in progress. Put the lid back down and plug the washing machine back into the electrical outlet. The moment the lid is opened the lid switch is tripped which shuts the washer off. This Lowes exclusive has three unique features that set it apart from the rest of the pack. Turn off the Water. If you want a washer that is easy to use provides a good clean and has a pole agitator th...