How to remove control parts and the lid switch on a Maytag Atlantis III top-load washing machine

Here are the steps shown in the video.

Disassemble the control console

1. Unplug the washing machine to disconnect electrical power.

2. Remove the 3 Torx-head screws from the top of the control console.

3. Tip the console down to access control components.

4. Disconnect the wire harness plugs and the water level pressure switch air tube.

5. Remove the console from the washer.

How to remove control knobs from the washer console

1. Use the flat blade of a putty knife to pry off the control knobs from the water level pressure switch, water temperature switch and wash/spin speed selector switch. Note: To avoid scratching the console, cover the putty knife blade with tape.

2. Pry off the outer timer knob.

3. Lift off the timer knob body and timer skirt.

How to remove the water level pressure switch

1. Pull off the air tube and disconnect the wire harness from the water level pressure switch if you didn’t already pull them off and remove the console from the washer.

2. Lift up on the locking tab and turn the switch clockwise to release it from the console.

3. Remove the water level pressure switch.

How to remove the selector switches

1. Disconnect the wires from the switch if you didn’t already pull them off and remove the console from the washer. The switches are labeled with wire colors so you can reconnect the wires properly when reassembling the washer.

2. Release the locking tab and turn the switch to release it.

3. Remove the selector switch from the console.

How to remove the signal chime

The signal chime is on the back of the timer.

1. Disconnect the signal chime wire harness.

2. Use needle-nosed pliers to depress the locking tabs on the mounting posts and remove the signal chime.

How to remove the washer timer

1. Depress the locking tab.

2. Slide the timer to the side and pull it off the console.

3. Disconnect the wire harness and remove the timer.

How to remove the lid switch

1. Disconnect the wire harness from the lid switch.

2. Lift up on the lid switch locking tab.

3. Slide the lid switch toward the front of the washing machine to release it.

4. Remove the lid switch.

If you’re not completely confident that you can safely complete the repairs shown in the video, have a service technician repair the washer.

To help keep your Maytag washer in top shape, schedule a Sears Technician to perform a Clean & Maintain service on the washing machine. Having a service professional clean and maintain your washer annual will help it run more efficiently and last longer.