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Part Number: OEM18049641

Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10186032

The Timer is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool dryers. It controls the electrical components and the timing of the dryer cycle, ensuring that the dryer operates for the correct amount of time based on the selected settings. The timer helps manage the duration of each drying phase, such as heating, tumbling, and cooling.

Causes of a bad dryer timer can include electrical issues like short circuits, wear and tear from repeated use, or internal mechanical failure within the timer mechanism.

Symptoms of a bad dryer timer include:

The dryer not advancing through cycles
The dryer continuing to run even after the set time
Inconsistent drying times or incomplete drying cycles
The dryer not starting at all

This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.

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Bob September 22, 2023 for Model Number 120.75132412

Will I receive instructions on how to replace this part

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Bob, unfortunately, instructions do not come with the timer [AP616544]. The model number provided appears to either be missing a portion or is invalid, unfortunately. If the model number could be verified and provided in a new question, this will allow the most accurate information to be presented regarding the installation process.

Kelvin April 27, 2021 for Model Number 110.75132412

My dryer's timer does not move to OFF in any cycle so dryer keeps running endlessly. The dryer heats normally in the Auto Moisture and Sensing and Timed cycles. In Air Only, drum tumbles with air only. Also we stopped using the Auto Moisture Sensing mode because clothes tends to be not dry (Hot/Cotton setting) early on and only used the timed cycle.

1 Answer

Kelvin, Thanks for the question and based on the information provided it sounds as if your timer would be your issue. WPW10186032

Tom D. April 03, 2020 for Model Number Kenmore dryer 110.61202011

My dryer stopped heating on Time Dry setting but worked okay on Auto Moisture setting for a while. Now Auto Moisture setting has very little heat at the higher moisture setting. There is no heat at the lower moisture setting.

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Hello Tom, This is most likely caused by a failed electronic control board WPW10476828.

Jeff January 31, 2019 for Model Number 110.65132411

Kenmore dryer will heat but the motor won't turn. I replaced the motor with one I had in the shop and had the same result. According to the tech sheet, the LBU and W wires supply power for the motor. The red wires handle power through to the element. When not working, I'm reading 20VAC to the motor. After pushing the start button, I read less than 1VAC to the motor. Is this the fault of the timer or the control board on this model? If neither, what do I check next?

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Jeff, what you will want to do is test the timer to ensure that it is sending 120VAC to the motor. If it is not sending 120VAC to the motor, then you have a bad timer.

Joe Snider December 06, 2017 for Model Number Kenmor #110.61202011

Dryer is not heating on Auto Moisture Sensing, but works fine on Time Dry. Any suggestions?

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Joe, You will want to try cleaning the sensor bars with alcohol swab to make sure that it does not have any build up on it. If this does not correct then check the wiring of the sensor bars and if the wiring is good then will likely be a bad sensor bar W10816105.

J.C. July 12, 2016 for Model Number 11061202011

Installed new upper and lower thermostat no power to upper thermostat traced red wire back to timer is that where the power comes from got power to the other lower thermostat checked fuses and all good got 220v at back of dryer can I check the timer with a meter?

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Hello J.C., You can pull one wire off of the heater or thermostat to separate L1 from L2. You can now test to ground from the terminal and from ground to the wire removed when the heating circuit is energized. One side will have 120Vac and the other SHOULD also. The side with no voltage can be back traced to the problem. A common failure is the centrifugal switch in the motor assembly []. The red wire from timer terminal "A" carries 120Vac from the timer to the heating circuit. This would be the test point for the timer. The heating circuit has to be broken and energized to separate L1 form L2 to determine the origin of the issue in this test also.

Angie June 07, 2016 for Model Number 110.61202011

My Kemore dyer won't work on the Time Dry function, it will not start but it will start on the Auto Moisture Sensing and the Air Only function..... What kind of part do I need? Thank you

1 Answer

Hello Angie. It sounds like the timer WPW10186032 is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit.

Henry April 10, 2016 for Model Number 110.61202013

Dryer will not work in air only cycle.

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Henry, Presuming the dryer works on all the other cycles, you'll need to check the wrinkle guard switch WP3405156 and wires, make sure the contacts open and close. Then check or replace the electronic control board WPW10476828.

Joe G January 28, 2015 for Model Number 110.6120 2011

Dryer heats up but heat turns off as timer goes down in time.

1 Answer

Hello Joe. If the heat stops during the cool down cycle, then that is normal. If it stops during the normal cycle, then the timer may be bad and need to be replaced. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html

Celina June 03, 2014 for Model Number 110.71202012

Kenmore gas dryer. Need to order a timer. Can't find part on line. Part number is W10186035. Thank you.

1 Answer

Celina, according to the model number given the replacement timer is part number WPW10186032. Thanks!

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