Customer Questions and Answers for Washer Timer (Mechanical) by Whirlpool

This mechanical washer timer controls the sequence and duration of wash, rinse, and spin cycles. Replacing a worn timer restores proper cycle advancement and consistent operation when the washer stalls, skips steps, or only progresses when the knob is turned.

• Controls and sequences power to the drive motor, water inlet valves, and drain pump per the selected cycle
• Advances the machine through fill, agitate, drain, rinse, and spin intervals
• Provides internal contacts that start/stop each step and signal the next stage
• Common symptoms: no cycle advance, stopping mid-cycle, intermittent operation, or advancing only when manually turned

• Disconnect power before servicing; do not work on a live appliance
• Access the control console; remove the panel/cover to reach the timer
• Photograph and transfer wires one at a time to matching terminals to avoid miswiring
• Mount the new timer securely and align the shaft with the knob/dial before reassembly