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wrote:
Somebody is going to hate this answer! If you are not a complete idiot
and typically do not put your hands inside the machine while on high
speed spin cycle, simply force the safety switch to be on all the time?
I used to service computer, etc with interfaces to various systems which
had multiple safety interlocks, which typically the technician would be
forced to disable before working on the equipment.

I completely agree w/ you and will share your advice w/ somebody in my
household.
I solved it by inserting a screw behind the switch assembly, thus
securing it closer to the lid nodule where proper contact can be made
when the lid closes. I don't know why/how it had moved out of position
in the first place.

Thanks, everyone.

I would agree that the two previous posters suggestions would work.
This same thing happened to our Maytag and a clients Maytag. On ours
the switch was accessable from the outside between the tub and the
outer shell. I was able to remove the two screws and replace it. Cost
was around $7.
Richard