Tibor K Centerville , OH March 02, 2015 Appliance: General Electric Washer WJRR4170E4WW Ge Washer Wjrr4170e4ww: Could not turn timer. How to replace Timer. Initially purchased a knob, but noticed after installation the timer would still not move. I watched the video on timer replacement and realized how easy it was to replace. Ordered and replaced the timer exactly the way the video said. Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes