Product review (1 stars): Shop for the same part elsewhere.
It was sold by "top apl" and shipped by Amazon. Arrived fast. Then it was sitting around for several weeks because I could not find time to work with the washing machine (Whirlpool 5540) and that was my mistake. After I've installed this switch, the machine would stop when the lid is open. However, only three days after the switch has stopped working. Now the machine continues agitation and spinning regardless whether the lid is closed or open. I've opened it again yesterday and checked manually if the plastic parts in this switch were moving or not. They were moving fine, but the system is not working correctly. I don't remember whether he packaging was showing that it was a genuine Whirlpool part or a substitute. It did state "Made in Mexico." Well, I've expected at least a year or two usage out of it. Now, since I've missed the return window, I'll be shopping for the same part elsewhere.