The button that is activated when the lid of my Kenmore 80 series washing machine is shut is broken an I need to get to it.

How do I get the top section of my washing machine to open?:confused:

Read the on-line service manual. Here is a link to "Manage-My-Home" : it may be available there...

Sears on-line website (http://www.managemyhome.com/mmh/rails)

:)