Customer Questions and Answers for Timer by Whirlpool

This timer controls the sequence and duration of your appliance's cycles by routing power to each function in order. A worn timer can cause cycles to stall or repeat; replacing it restores proper, reliable cycle advancement.

• Advances the appliance through programmed stages by opening and closing internal contacts
• Coordinates operations in the correct order
• Common symptoms include cycles that won't advance, stop mid-cycle, or run unusually long/short
• Requires manual advancing of the knob to finish a cycle when failing

• Disconnect power before servicing; shut off water supply if the appliance uses water
• Access the control panel; note or photograph wire positions before removal
• Transfer any mounting hardware and the knob/shaft components from the original timer as required
• Reassemble and run a test cycle to ensure proper advancement