Have room in front of your washing machine enough space such that it could tip over forward so its front is on floor in front of its present position.
How to replace lid switch on kenmore washer 80 series.
Fast easy way to get your washer spinning and draining again.
When your washer will not operate you need to troubleshoot the lid switch before investigating other possible causes.
5 cent zip tie will fix your washer in 5 minutes.
If you do not have a volt ohm meter you can bypass the lid switch.
Just need screw driver and 1 zip tie or cabl.
In kenmore 80 this switch can wear out or its plastic screw bosses can break.
When the lid is up the washer will fill with water but not agitate or spin.
The lid switch on your kenmore washer completes the electrical circuit when the lid is closed.