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Part Number: OEM7858527
Manufacturer Part Number: WE4M271

This timer is the cycle control for your dryer, advancing through the settings and switching circuits on and off as selected. Replacing a failed timer restores accurate cycle timing and dependable start/stop control.

  • Advances the dryer through the selected cycle and turns it off at the end
  • Routes power to components according to the timer cam and contacts
  • Supports timed and automatic cycles selected by the control knob
  • Common symptoms: timer doesn't advance, dryer runs too long or won't shut off, stops mid-cycle, or won't start on certain settings
What's included: Timer assembly only Install notes:
  • Disconnect power to the dryer (and shut off gas supply for gas models) before servicing
  • Access the control console; photograph/label wiring and transfer terminals to the new timer one at a time
  • Reuse existing knob and mounting hardware; ensure the timer shaft is oriented correctly before reassembly

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For Ge Dryer Timer (Part Number: OEM7858527)

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Hello Paul. You need to check and see if the vent is clogged and need to be cleaned on the unit. It will cause this issue if it is clogged.

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Joe, The first thing to check is the dryer venting from the blower wheel to the outside of the home. If there is a restriction it will cause longer drying times.

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Dirk, This issue would be caused by a faulty timer and the timer would need to be replaced.

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Hello Walt. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the motor is bad and will need to be replaced. The motor is overheating and needing to cool down to run again.

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Hello Tony. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the motor WE17X10010 is bad and will need to be replaced in the unit.

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Dave, Have you checked the buzzer WE4M318 for a "closed" circuit, with a multi meter, or applied 120 VAC across the two terminals to see if it buzzes ? Ot the timer contacts for the buzzer circuit at the timer(t to s) ? The buzzer operation is accomplished through the neutral circuit at the motor switch as the motor is "ramping down" when power is turned off through the timer motor, when the timer reaces the off position. So you may have a broken or loose wire between the motor and buzzer, or the motor switch/motor is failing. Thanks and Good Luck

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Hi Ed. The timer part # WE4M271 is the "heart" of the unit. If you take the start Switch part # WE4X881 brown and the red wires wire and momentarily jump them together, then try to start the unit and it starts then the switch is bad. If the door switch does not work the unit will not start either. The brn/ Yellow and the white wire. You can jump these 2-wires together same as above to see if this will allow it to start. One at a time jumped together to see if they are a possibility before the timer change out. There is a hi- limit thermal fuse on the rear heater diffuser assy., On the front at the lower area. Part # WE4M182. Temp. jump these wires together to see if it comes on now. There is another hi-limit thermostat fuse Part # WE4M80 above the rear wall area may need checked also. They all need to normally be closed. If anyone of the fuses are open,then you need to check for a restricted vent system and make sure the outside vent cap is opening and closing so the rain or the night dampness dont get back into the vent. Thank You.

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Hello Mark. Based on the information you provided, it sound slike the timer WE4M271 is bad and will need to be replaced. Hope this helps.

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