Error Code: LID LIGHT FLASHING Difficulty: Moderate
Problem: Lid Open
How to Fix LID LIGHT FLASHING Error (Step-by-Step)
- Open the lid and check for any items, like a sock or shirt sleeve, that might be caught and preventing the lid from closing completely. Close it firmly.
- Unplug the washing machine from its power source to avoid any risk of electric shock during the repair.
- Examine the plastic strike on the lid that inserts into the lock. If it appears damaged or broken, the lock will not activate.
- Lift the washer’s top panel to access the lid lock mechanism below.
- Disconnect the wire harness attached to the lid lock and then unscrew the lock from the machine’s frame.
- Mount the new lid lock assembly (part W11307244, W10810403, or W11253733) and reconnect its wire harness.
- Lower the top panel, plug the washer in, and begin a new cycle to verify the repair and ensure the light is no longer flashing.
- Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.
- W11253733 (Lid Lock Assembly)
- W11307244 (Lid Lock Assembly)
Recommended Parts to Check
No exact official OEM part number is listed here because the correct Amana washer part can vary by complete model number. These are targeted part-category searches, not universal fit claims.
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Whirlpool washer drain pumpCommon replacement category: Drain pumpFit note: Exact OEM part number varies by complete Amana washer model number. Confirm compatibility before buying.Why this category can matter: drain, no-spin, or water-removal symptoms after hose and filter checks.
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Whirlpool washer water inlet valveCommon replacement category: Water inlet valveFit note: Exact OEM part number varies by complete Amana washer model number. Confirm compatibility before buying.Why this category can matter: fill, slow-fill, and valve-related symptoms after supply checks.
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Whirlpool washer control boardCommon replacement category: Main control boardFit note: Exact OEM part number varies by complete Amana washer model number. Confirm compatibility before buying.Why this category can matter: repeating control or communication faults after connector checks.
Before ordering: match the part to the complete Amana washer model number on the appliance tag.
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Still Not Working?
If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.
When It’s Better to Replace Than Repair
Sometimes replacing an appliance makes more financial sense than putting more money into repairs.
Here are a few signs it may be time to shop for a new one:
For repair parts, verify exact fit with the full washer model number before buying; these links are general replacement-appliance shopping options.
- ✓Appliance over 8-10 years old
- ✓Repair cost over 50% of replacement
- ✓Multiple recent breakdowns
- ✓Major component failure
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