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Guide for Appliance Recyclers <br />June 2004 <br />washing machine models, was activated when the lid of the washer was opened. <br />Another application was in the dynamic stabilizing system, designed to prevent a severe <br />out -of -balance condition. The switch, located on the back of certain models, was <br />activated if the machine became severely out of balance. Only when you remove the <br />switch can you distinguish between a manual switch and mercury switch in the dynamic <br />stabilizing system. Estimated removal time for these switches is 5 to 10 minutes. <br />Washing Machine Diagram of Mercury Switch Locations <br />Sht <br />Spin Cycle Shut -Off Switch <br />Six steps should be followed for removing spin cycle shut-off switches. <br />Step 1: Open the lid of the washer and examine the rim for a mechanical switch. <br />These switches come in various sizes, shapes, and locations; they may be similar to <br />the "push-button" or "tab" types found in some chest freezers. You should be able to <br />hear an audible "click" when a mechanical switch engages and disengages. If you <br />find a mechanical switch, no mercury switch is present. If there is no mechanical <br />switch, proceed to Step 2. <br />i1r <br />