Maytag centennial lid locked flashing

1. Unplug the washer for 1 minute from the electrical outlet.
2. Plug the washer back in and lift and lower the lid 6 times within a 12 second period (you have 30 seconds to start lifting and lowering the lid).

Most likely actuator is bad or drain Pump is defective or obstructed

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Pay special attention to the remarks about the main board.

replace lid lock

When lid lock flashes, that is an indication of a bad lid lock in some of the mvw washers.(depending on your unit and model number &error codes)

For saftey the lid lock and lid down switch must be activated before the machine can advance to the next cycle. This has been the sequence for all top loaders..

Check the switch for the lid it is likely defective.

Make sure that the power is removed.

Simple repair by a qualified technician.

Hope this helps?

probably lid lock not mounted the right way redo instalation or you bought a broken lock

I had the same problem. The lid lock assembly is broken. If you are under warranty get it replaced. If not remove the top of the washer and take out the switch assembly. The 4 wires going in are Yellow, Red, White, and Blue. If you short the white and blue together, the washer thinks the lid is closed. If you short the red white and blue together the washer thinks the lid is closed and locked. The yellow is only there to activate the electromagnetic switch.
Disconnecting the switch assembly will not work.
The electromagnet locks the lid and it also unlocks the lid. It is not a matter of cutting the power to the magnet.
Installing 2 switches that connect the red white and blue is the best option if you want to remove the lock.
The first switch should connect the white and blue. (LID CLOSED)
The second should connect the red to the white/blue connection. (LID LOCKED)
After that the lid should work.
Please post a follow-up if this works for you.
GOOD LUCK

You really can't without redesigning the washing machine.