NO. The lid lock it to prevent injury to the people near the washer, as without it stopping the machine, the agitator will turn with the lid open.

How do you bypass the lid lock on a washing machine?

However, some washing machines come with a lid lock. This switch performs the same function, but the lid must be locked in place for the machine to wash. A simple bypass for the first type of lid switch is to simply jam a piece of wood into the switch, causing it to activate the solenoid.

Why do washing machines have lid locks?

The spin cycle is when washers spin the washing basin to get more water off the clothes. The speed of the spinning is powerful enough to cause the lid to lock up.