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Lid Not Locking Troubleshooting Guides
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Amana Top-Load Washer Lid Does Not Lock During Sense, Fill, or Wash: F3E3
Do not assume an Amana top-load washer should lock at every stage. Amana's top-load guidance says that on some models the lid can remain unlocked during sensing and the entire agitation or wash phase, then lock before the first spin; another Amana page says features and lock timing vary by model.
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Amana Washer Lid Not Locking: Check the Striker, Obstruction and Lock Signal
First record the exact display or light pattern and confirm that this is a top-load lid concern. On Amana top-load guidance, a dL, dLO or LdL-type indication means the lid is not locking; clothing or another object under the lid and detergent or lint around the lock are documented first checks.