How to get top off of an old kenmore washer to check switch (2023 Update)

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Model # 82872120 washing machine Top opens from right back to the left

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Getting the top off your old Kenmore model 82872120 washing machine is crucial to accessing the switch you need to check. Here are a few steps that can help:

1. Remove the end caps of the control panel.
2. Pry the end caps up to release them from the control panel.
3. Remove the two screws that you will see.
4. Carefully lift the control panel away from the body of the washer.

A video tutorial could also help guide you through the process of removing the top of your washing machine to access the switch you need to check. 

In conclusion, removing the control panel by following the steps from above or watching a video tutorial should help you get the top off your Kenmore washer and access the switch you need to check.