Paul C Lorain , OH November 30, 2014 Appliance: Whirlpool Washer WTW5300VW2 Whirlpool Washer Wtw5300vw2: The timer would stick on wash unless i manually advanced it. How to replace Timer (Mechanical Cycle Control). I replaced the timer. I set my laptop on the dryer and followed the "how to" video step by step through the change out process. 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes