Washing Machine Key Lid Latch Lock - Free 3D Print Model

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Bergeron720

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0.2mm layer, 6 walls, 25% infill

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0.16mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

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Description

I needed a way to keep the lid open on my Maytag top-loading washing machine while it was filling with water. I buy my laundry detergent in bulk, which comes with a measuring cup that needs to be rinsed out after pouring. With the lid safety switch engaged, I couldn’t rinse the cup during a wash cycle, so leftover detergent would sit in the cup, harden over time, and eventually make a sticky mess in my cupboard.

To solve this, I disassembled and modeled the existing locking latch, then designed a removable key that allows the washer to run with the lid open. This makes it easy to rinse the detergent cup immediately while the machine is filling.

I added a few key design features to improve usability:

A grip at the top for easy insertion and removal
A midway stopper that positions the latch at the perfect height, making the key slide in and out smoothly and consistently

This simple modification has been extremely useful, and I’m very happy to finally have a clean detergent cupboard again.

Comment & Rating (16)

@user_1077187917

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0.2mm layer, 6 walls, 25% infill

Works perfectly

@InsertTape

YOU ARE THE MAN Found the latch broken, this was the quick fix i needed. Washer is a Maytag MVW6500MW0

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@ruettenc

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0.2mm layer, 6 walls, 25% infill

printer great and works perfectly. thank you!

@Chaddilac

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0.2mm layer, 6 walls, 25% infill

exactly what I was looking for! works perfectly on my Amana washer

@13thetigger13

Works for what I need it for, holding the lid open enough to dry without having it hanging open. That said, just making sure those of you using "bulk" detergents, you're supposed to just throw the cup in with the load. No need to rinse it if you do that like the cup even says...............

@user_1077187917

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I already left a rating with pictures, boosting.

@mcstockdale

just what I needed

@Szanzatech

this works really well. saved me a few times

@bbell07

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0.2mm layer, 6 walls, 25% infill

after 5 hours of tinkering with the washing machine and then finding out I needed ANOTHER part. finding this file was a lifesaver, and now we don't need to buy another washing machine yet, thank you

@user_1346139080

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0.2mm layer, 6 walls, 25% infill

worked well with my whirlpool machine

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