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Customer Questions and Answers for Timer by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18027177
Manufacturer Part Number: WP3979618

The Timer is an OEM part for Whirlpool dryers. This part controls the dryer cycles, including the drying time and the various heat settings, ensuring the proper duration and sequence of the drying process.

Causes of a bad timer can include electrical failures, worn-out contacts or gears, or damage due to power surges or excessive use over time.

Symptoms of a bad timer include:

  • The dryer not advancing through cycles
  • Cycles ending too early or running too long
  • The dryer not starting or stopping mid-cycle
  • Inconsistent timing or cycle selection issues

This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.

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Hello Pedro, This is usually caused by the heating element 279838 being shorted to ground. The centrifugal switch in the motor 279827 being stuck in th4e closed position can also cause this.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Saturday, February 28, 2015

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