Customer Questions and Answers for Timer Assembly (Electromechanical, 60 Hz) by Whirlpool

This electromechanical timer assembly controls and advances your appliance's selected operation. Driven by the home's 60 Hz line frequency, it restores consistent start/stop and cycle timing when a worn or seized timer no longer advances properly. What it does:

• Manages the duration and sequence of operations by opening/closing internal contacts
• Advances via a 60 Hz synchronous motor for accurate timing
• Common symptoms: cycle won't advance or stops early, runs too long or won't shut off
• Dial/shaft is hard to turn, feels loose, or unit only works when the timer is manually moved

• One timer assembly

• Disconnect power at the breaker or unplug the appliance before service
• Access the timer from the control area; photograph wiring and transfer one wire at a time
• Secure the new timer in the original mounting location and align the shaft
• Restore power and run a test cycle to ensure proper advancement and shutoff