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Customer Questions and Answers for Washer Timer by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18039264
Manufacturer Part Number: WP8541945

Washer won't advance cycles or skips spin? A faulty timer prevents proper cycle progression. DIY repair takes 10-40 minutes with basic tools.

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Paul,

You will want to a voltage test at the motor to see if you are getting 120 vac to the orange wire when the unit is set for permanent press. If there is 120 vac but the unit is still doing high speed agitation then the motor switch is bad. If there is not 120 vac at the orange wire then the timer would be causing the issue.

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Safety note: testing, adjusting or bypassing anything while the appliance has power is a job for a qualified technician. Unplug it before you open it up, and keep it unplugged until every panel is back on.

Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Monday, December 2, 2013

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