<!-- from fixya rte -->Why wont Whirlpool awz612 switch on? - Whirlpool AWZ410 Front Load Washer/Dryer

Replace the lid switch and you will be good to go. Here is that part to order.
Whirlpool 285671 Lid Switch Assembly AppliancePartsPros com

Does the compressor kick on?

This happens to me as well when I use drying. After using the machine, when I want to reuse it I get this error "E13". Somehow I manage to make the machine pass the error...

Though I am able to open the door. Here is how I do it (be careful if there is a lot of water in the machine):
- turn off the machine by switching the program knob to "Off";
- wait a few seconds (5 to 10 seconds or so);
- turn the program knob to any program (e.g. Cotton 30);
- the machine will do several clicking sound;
- one of the clicking sound is actually the door unlocking, at that moment open the door;
- turn the knob to "Off".

Hope that helps.

www.searspartsdirect.com or www.manualsonline.com

yes it would

This assumes that you have a basic Kenmore / Whirlpool top load, direct drive, neutral drain (it doesn't spin until the pump removes most of the water) machine.

First, see the Sears parts site for your washer:
http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/index.action

Enter your model number (110.########) and you'll see a list of major sub-components with diagrams and parts.

(The 110 means that it was manufactured by Whirlpool, you also need to enter the 8 digit model number)

Also see the Whirlpool / Kenmore Service Manual for these washers.

https://secured.whirlpool.com/Service/SrvTechAdm.nsf/2cd44500d572193285256a45004fd9d6/f7e2147fa98b28cf85257122007475cb/$FILE/L-55.pdf

It has testing procedures as well as a good description of how the washer works.

It sounds like a defective water level switch or water inlet valve.

See the following for how to release the console and cabinet on these machines in order to get to the switch for testing.

http://www.american-appliance.com/catalog/newsdesk_info.php?newsPath=16&newsdesk_id=131

Basically, what happens is:

When the washer is turned on, the water inlet switch is closed allowing water to flow thru the inlet valve. When it senses that the machine is to the level selected by the water level dial, the switch opens shutting the inlet valves.

If the switch or valve is defective, water will continue to enter the machine.

The Whirlpool Service Manual has testing procedures (basis continuity tests with a multimeter) for both the switch and valve.

if it still fills , with power off, the valve is letting by water and has become faulty,if water stops with power off,check for smudged powder at the lower part of the pressure switch pipe giving a false read to pressure switch,other than that the pressure switch has become faulty,look at the pressure switch pipe first for blockage,hope this helps

the whirlpool washer fills up with water and does nothing. I have replaced the lid switch and timer and still have the same problem. Please help me. It is only six months old

check your lid switch. if it will aggitate and not spin or drain.. then your lid switch is your answer