Whirlpool Washer 7MWT96540ST0 Timer will not advance

This mechanical timer sequences your washer's cycles, routing power to the motor, pump, and valves. Replacing a failing timer can restore proper advancing through wash, rinse, and spin so cycles complete reliably. What it does:

• Controls the order and duration of fill, agitate, drain, and spin functions
• Directs power to components based on the selected cycle and options
• Common failure symptoms include cycles that won't advance, stopping mid-cycle, or no agitation/spin in specific settings
• Requires manual knob advancement to proceed through stages when failing

• 1 timer assembly

• Disconnect power before servicing
• Access the timer in the control console; photograph or label wire positions
• Transfer wires one at a time to the new timer, mount it, and reinstall the control knob/dial as designed
• Run a test cycle to ensure the timer advances through all stages