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Customer Questions and Answers for Timer by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18026724
Manufacturer Part Number: WP3951702

The Timer is an OEM part for Whirlpool washing machines. It controls the electrical components and the sequence of operations during the wash cycle, ensuring each phase of the cycle occurs at the right time.

Causes of a bad timer include electrical issues such as short circuits or power surges, wear and tear of internal mechanical components over time, and exposure to moisture or detergent, which can lead to corrosion.

Symptoms of a bad timer include:

  • The washer not advancing through cycles
  • Cycles taking longer than usual
  • The washer skipping cycles
  • The machine stopping mid-cycle or not starting

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

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For Whirlpool Timer (Part Number: OEM18026724)

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Hello Cynthia. You need to check and see if the cold water valve is powered during the rinse cycle. If there is no power, you will need to check the temp switch on the unit. Usually most washers only rinse in cold water, so if it spins out, but does not fill to continue, it is usually a valve, temp switch, or timer issue. Also, check the wiring harness on the unit.

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Dave for Model Number sm8280867

The machine filled and operated on the heavy wash cycle agitating until the time got to "6". It stopped. when I move the timer forward nothing happens til I get it to another agitate function. I restarted the full washer on the next wash function (don't remember what it is) It operated agitating to some point and stops. It does not move forward after that. I cannot find a place where it will pump. Sometimes I hear the timer ticking but not usually as I have redone the process. Is this a bad timer? thanks

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Bill, The model number is located when you open the lid of the unit it is at the back of the opening by the lid. The timer listed should work for the timer that you are looking for.

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Steve_P for Model Number Maytag MAV7600AWQ

Hi... Washer runs normal til gets to spin cycle then I hear an electrical "hum" that sounds like coming from timer area and will get a burning smell then everything goes dead like a thermal overload has tripped. Cannot restart no matter where turn timer to and it's not the lid switch. After cooling off for 1/2hr or so, when pull out the switch, the washer will continue as normal and spin and drain. I'd replace the timer pt# 2608740 but most forums say it rarely fails and should look elsewhere. Any thoughts on narrowing down the cause of the issue? Thanx

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Steve, We have a different timer WP22003499 for the model number you supplied. Since the motor runs in one mode, but stalls and overheats in the spin direction, it's not likely a motor issue. In order to reverse the motor direction the polarity is reversed through the timer contacts. If the timer contacts are arced together or has a partial circuit, the motor can try to turn in both directions and cause the odor and overheat and stall. Check and make sure there are no damaged wiring to the motor, and repalce the timer. Thanks

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Hello Christine, I would check the lid switch first. If it tests good, I would remove the drain pump from the motor without removing the water hoses from it and see if the motor spins. If it does and didn't with the pump on the motor, the issue is most likely debris in the pump. If the motor is running when it should drain, there's no need to check the lid switch. You need to go straight to the drain pump in this case. If the motor doesn't run, check with the pump off and if it still doesn't run, check for voltage at two terminals on the motor terminal with the motor electrical connector disconnected. One terminal should have voltage. If two have 120Vac on them, the timer will have welded contacts. The white wire with a black trace should be the only energized wire during the spin cycle. If there is voltage on another wire, it can be traced back to the problem component.

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Jim, You may have had a temporary voltage issue, or something in the pump, that causeed the motor to overheat and shut off on the overload. You may not want to start at the timer, but start at the pump and motor first. If all seems and checks OK, then go for the timer.

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Hello Barbara. Check and seeif the lid switch 3949247V is bad or broken. If so, it will cause the problems you are having. Hope this helps.

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