Customer Questions and Answers for Timer (Cycle Control) by Whirlpool

This timer is the cycle-control assembly that advances and times wash/dry cycles, restoring proper cycle selection and operation. It replaces a worn or non-advancing timer to help your appliance run through its programmed cycles. What it does:

• Controls and advances selectable cycles and timing for the appliance's cycle sequence
• Routes power to the correct motors, valves, or heaters during each cycle step
• Common symptom: cycle won't advance, or selected cycle doesn't run or complete
• Common symptom: timer knob won't turn or timer doesn't respond when starting a cycle

• One timer assembly

• Disconnect power to the appliance before servicing to avoid shock
• Label or photograph wire connections before removal to ensure correct reassembly
• Secure the timer to the control panel and reconnect wires firmly after installation