Customer Questions and Answers for Timer, Control (60 Hz) by Whirlpool

This mechanical timer is the cycle controller for your washer. It advances the machine through fill, wash, rinse, and spin at the proper intervals to restore consistent, reliable operation when the original timer fails. What it does

• Sequences the washer through fill, agitate, drain, rinse, and spin steps
• Sends power to the motor, pump, and water valves at the correct times
• Advances automatically based on the selected cycle and knob position
• Common symptoms of a failing timer: won't start, won't advance or stops mid-cycle, runs continuously, or no agitation/spin

• 1 timer assembly

• Disconnect power before servicing
• Lift or remove the control panel; remove the timer knob/dial if required and the timer mounting screws
• Transfer the wire harness to the new timer one connector at a time to maintain orientation; secure the timer
• Reinstall dial/knob, reassemble the console, and test a full cycle

• Designed for 60 Hz applications