Vincent M Stafford , VA February 07, 2015 Appliance: General Electric Washer WCSR4170D5WW Ge Washer Wcsr4170d5ww: Timer went bad. How to replace Timer (Washer). Replaced the timer by installing a new one. T The job was an easy one. The problem that I have is How to determine which cycle it's on once the timer is in place,so that I could properly set the dial to the correct wash cycle. 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes