If you are having trouble with your Whirlpool washing machine timer, this detailed guide gives you steps on how to deal with them…
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How To Replace Whirlpool Washing Machine Timer — Quick Fix
The steps below show you how to replace your Whirlpool washing machine timer…
Top Loaders
Follow the steps below to replace your top loader Whirlpool washing machine timer…
Step 1. In order to prevent any chances of electrical damage, it is advised that you disconnect your washing machine’s power cord from the outlet before starting this repair.
Step 2. Go to the back of the washing machine, then use a 1/4 inch nut-driver to loosen the screws holding the control panel to the cabinet. Set the panel face-down on the lid of the machine.
Step 3. Unplug the wire harness from the timer assembly under the control panel (you can use a small flat-blade screwdriver to make this easier).
Step 4. Using needle-nosed pliers, pull the knob pin out of the hole at the back of the timer. Lift the control panel, then pull the timer knob and skirt off the shaft.
Step 5. Use a 3/16 inch nut-driver to take out the bolt holding the timer assembly to the control panel.
Step 6. Set the control panel face-down on the cabinet. Push the timer assembly to the right a bit, then lift it off the panel.
Step 7. Discard the old timer assembly, then take the new one out of its packaging. Mount the new timer on the control panel and push it towards your left to lock it in.
Step 8. Plug the wire harness into the terminal on the new timer assembly. Lift the control panel, then use your nut-driver to apply the screw to secure the timer.
Step 9. Snap the knob skirt and shaft back onto the control panel. Put the control panel back in place, then secure it by applying the screws at the back with your nut-driver.
Step 10. Reconnect your washing machine to the electrical outlet, then try running a cycle to ensure that everything works properly.
Electric Dryers
Follow the steps below to replace the timer assembly in your Whirlpool electric dryer…
Step 1. Make sure to unplug your dryer’s power cord from the electrical outlet before starting this repair in order to prevent electrocution.
Step 2. Go to the back of the machine, then use a 1/4 inch nut-driver to loosen the screws holding the control panel to the cabinet. Set the control panel face-down on the cabinet.
Step 3. Unplug the wire connectors attached to the timer assembly on the control panel (ensure that you take note of where each connector goes).
Step 4. Using your 1/4 inch nut-driver, loosen the two screws holding the timer assembly to the control panel.
Step 5. Lift the control panel, then pull the knob off the shaft. Take the timer assembly off the control panel, then discard it.
Step 6. Prepare your new washing machine timer for installation by taking it out of its packaging.
Step 7. Place the new timer on the control panel, then secure it by applying the bolts with your 1/4 inch nut-driver.
Step 8. Lift the control panel and snap the timer knob back onto the shaft. Plug each wire connector into its appropriate terminal on the new timer.
Step 9. Snap the timer assembly onto the cabinet, then apply the bolts at the back using your 1/4 inch nut-driver.
Step 10. Plug your washing machine back into the electrical outlet, then make sure everything works properly by running a cycle.
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How To Replace Whirlpool Washing Machine Timer Knob — Solved
Take the following steps to replace the timer knob in your Whirlpool washing machine…
Electric Dryer
To replace the timer knob in your Whirlpool electric dryer, run some string around the knob, then pull firmly until it pops off. Take your new timer knob out of its packaging, then snap it onto the shaft.
Top Loader
Take the following steps to replace the timer knob in your top loader Whirlpool washing machine…
Step 1. In order to prevent any chances of water leakage or electrical damage, disconnect your washer from the electrical outlet and turn the water faucets off.
Step 2. Go to the back of the washer, then use your 1/4 inch nut-driver to take out the screws holding the control panel. Lift the panel and set it face-down on the cabinet.
Step 3. Using a pair of needle-nosed pliers, secure the little pin at the back of the timer. Pull the timer knob off the shaft, then discard it.
Step 4. Take your new timer knob out of its packaging, then snap it onto the shaft. Snap the control panel assembly back onto the cabinet, then secure it by tightening the screws at the back. Reconnect your appliance to the outlet.
