Whirlpool WP3952499 Timer OEM Part

First dis-connect the machine from the mains electricity. To replace the timer remove all knobs except washing machine main knob; do not attempt to remove the main washing control knob yet or you'll break it. Remove the two screws and profile plate each side and beneath the control panel then, holding the control panel, remove two bolts at bottom of dryer door then lift dryer door then tip the console plate towards you - it will remain in place, hooked on machine casing. Grasp the main washing cotrol knob then depress the black locking mechanism at the rear of the timer and the main washing control knob will come free. There are instructions for removing/replacing the main washer control knob on the rear of the timer unit p/n AP2947146. Re-assemble as you removed the control panel. To be sure I also replaced the lid switch p/n 3355806 - to do so is easy! First, remove the two screws at the top of the inclined plate beneath the dryer and set to one side. Detach the dryer exhaust hose. Next, remove the two bolts holding down the rear of the washing machine lid - pull the lid free and release the earth terminal from the body of the machine then remove the lid and replace the switch, re-attach the new earthing terminal. Re-attch the lid with the two bolts. Before replacing the inclined plate make sure to push the machine back to the wall, re-attach the dryer exhaust hose, then screw back on the inclined plate. Plug the machine in again and run - our machine now functions perfectly and nowhere could I find a blog as to how to achieve the above replacement - I hope it helps you!

First I thought it may be the timer since it wasn't advancing to the next cycle, but after trying that it didn't seem to have any affect. Then I took the front cover of the wash machine off. This was a bit tricky...You have to pry the top piece forward past the bottom cover to get past the plastic pins. Then there are two screws holding the front plate in place. After removing them you can lift the cover off and get to the inside of the machine. Once I was able to see inside the washing machine I noticed the switch looked a little weak. I then pushed up on the switch and the washer went to the next cycle (I don't recommend having this hooked up to the power, should be able to tell that lid switch is bad without digging this deep). Ultimately I replaced the switch and got it working again.

Initially suspected timer, but it did advance during some cycles. the schematic on the unit and other input on this site helped to confirm that the water level switch was at fault

Just watching some of your appliancepartspros.com videos on how to do it and install it.

Using the internet to diagnose the problem and identify the parts needed. I ordered the parts from AppliancePartsPros. They were shipped the same day and received two days later. Following the assembly and disassembly instructions that I located, I was able to change the parts within 1 1/2 hours. The machine works great. I was extremely pleased with the pricing and the quick shipping of parts from AppliancePartsPros.com.