Donna S Twinsburg , OH January 03, 2015 Appliance: General Electric Electric Dryer DWSR483EG8WW Ge Dryer Dwsr483eg8ww: Timer was very hard to turn and broke 2 of the plastic knobs. How to replace Timer Knob Assembly. Replaced timer assembly. Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes