Customer Questions and Answers for Timer (Washer) by Whirlpool

This mechanical cycle timer regulates the sequence and duration of the washer's programs. Replacing a worn timer restores proper cycle advancement, helping the machine start, progress, and complete wash, rinse, and spin stages as designed.

• Sequences power to the drive motor, pump, and water valves through each stage of the cycle
• Advances the internal cam and contacts to move the washer from wash to rinse to spin
• Helps with: cycle not advancing or stopping mid-cycle; won't start on certain settings; no agitate or no spin in selected cycles; knob won't turn or feels loose
• Mounts in the control console and interfaces with the cycle knob

• Unplug the washer before servicing
• Open the control console; remove the knob/dial and the timer's mounting hardware
• Photograph or label wiring; transfer leads to the new timer one at a time to matching terminals
• Reassemble, ensure the knob indexes correctly, and run a test cycle