LG & Kenmore Washer Lid Switch Assembly Parts — Models & Compatibility

Your LG or Kenmore top-load washer won't start the spin cycle? It fills with water but just sits there? Nine times out of ten, you're looking at a failed lid switch assembly. This EBF61215202 replacement fits over 20 models across both brands — from the WT1001CW to the WT4801CW series, plus Kenmore 796 series washers that share LG's platform.

Is This the Right Part for Your Model?

Check your washer's model number — it's on a label inside the washer lid opening or on the back panel. If you've got an LG WT-series top-loader (WT1001CW through WT4801CW) or a Kenmore 796-series washer built between 2010-2015, this switch assembly will work. The part replaces several older numbers: AP5597170, PS3644957, 2667077, and TAW35818286.

About This Replacement Part

The lid switch assembly is your washer's safety mechanism — it tells the control board when the lid's closed so the spin cycle can start. When it fails (usually from repeated lid slams or moisture intrusion), the washer thinks the lid's always open. You'll hear the motor hum, water fills normally, but nothing spins. Some models will flash an LE error code or just refuse to advance past the wash cycle. This replacement includes the full switch housing and wiring harness — not just the switch itself — which means you're replacing the most common failure points in one shot.

Compatible LG Models

• WT1001CW
• WT1101CW
• WT1150CW
• WT1201CV
• WT1201CW
• WT1301CW
• WT1501CW
• WT1701CV
• WT1701CW
• WT1801HVA
• WT1801HWA
• WT1901CK
• WT1901CW
• WT4801CW

Compatible Kenmore Models

• 79631402410
• 79631412310
• 79631422410
• 79631433710
• 79631462410
• 48231013635

What You're Getting

This isn't a universal switch you'll need to wire yourself. The EBF61215202 comes as a complete assembly with the mounting bracket, actuator arm, and pre-attached wiring connector. It installs exactly like the original — two mounting screws, one wire harness connection. The switch is the OEM-equivalent part that maintains the same safety ratings and electrical specs as what LG originally installed.

Why This Part Fails

Lid switches take mechanical abuse every single load. The plastic actuator gets hit every time you close the lid, and if you've got kids who slam it shut, that's hundreds of impacts per month. The second failure mode is water exposure — if you've had overflow issues or routinely wash with the lid cracked open, moisture works its way into the switch housing. Once corrosion starts on the internal contacts, you'll get intermittent failures that eventually become permanent. Most of these switches fail between years 3-7 of ownership.

Installation Overview

You'll need to remove the washer's top panel (usually 4-6 screws around the back edge), then access the lid switch assembly mounted near the lid hinge. Disconnect the wire harness, remove two Phillips-head mounting screws, and reverse the process with the new switch. The entire job takes 15-20 minutes if you've done it before, maybe 30 if it's your first time. No special tools required beyond a Phillips screwdriver and possibly a 1/4" nut driver depending on your model's top panel screws.

Cross-Reference Numbers

If you're comparing prices or checking part compatibility, this switch assembly also goes by: AP5597170, PS3644957, 2667077, TAW35818286, and EBF61215203. They're all the same part — manufacturers just use different reference numbers in their systems.