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Customer Questions and Answers for Dryer Timer by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18037758
Manufacturer Part Number: WP8299771

This is a 60 Hz timer that controls the duration of drying cycles in a clothes dryer. It advances through each stage of the cycle and signals the motor and heating components to turn on or off at the appropriate times. Replace this timer if the dryer will not start, the cycle does not advance, the timer knob spins freely without clicking, or if the dryer runs continuously without shutting off.

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Bobareno, It's more likely a sensor bar issue in the drum under the lint filter housing WP3387223 or a control board issue WPW10116565. these two components communicate with each other and directs the timer to advance or stall based on the information. We'll send you some wiring and test information so you can verify the component operations.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Monday, August 27, 2012

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