It can be adjusted so it works. Open lid, put right hand facing up through the gap between top of bowl and top deck, on right hand side just below the control panel. You will feel the lid switch actuator, On it is a plastic screw facing down. Turn it to the right to screw it up about 2 turns. Then check lid coming down. You should hear switch click about 10 - 20mm before lid fully down, if not give it another turn.
Lincoln Appliance NZ
May 2017