Customer Questions and Answers for Timer, Control (60 Hz.) (Motor Not A Service Part) by Whirlpool

Hello Scooter, as for the washer you could have a defective lid switch 3949247V or the timer WP3951166 itself has shorted out. You will want to test the components with a multi meter MA-DM1. If your dryer does nothing, you might have a blown thermal fuse or damaged timer. You can use the multi meter to test all of the dryer's thermostats, they should all read close for continuity. Here is a link you can refer to for help with using a multi meter: http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html . Hope this helps!