[robertlawson]

On inspection the lid switch fell apart in my hand. Can I bypass switch?
If replacement is required how to?

[PS Staff - Sheila]

Can you please supply your model number?

The model number is on a tag under the lid of the washer where you put the clothes in.

[robertlawson]

Model number is SM 8280871

[PS Staff - Sheila]

Is there any other number on the tag?

That number is not a good model number.

Is this washer a USA model?

[robertlawson]

Ras8244k00

[PS Staff - Sheila]

The lid switch is a safety device that should be replace.

You can bypass it until you get the replacement.

Here is a link to your washer model ras8244kq0.