When the drain pump fails, the washer will not sense the tub is empty, and therefore, will not advance to the following cycle.Removes water from the tub at the end of a wash and rinse cycle.Once again, ensure the machine is unplugged from its power source before removing and replacing the timer knob.After years of use, the knob can break down and no longer turn in sync with the timer shaft which it is attached to.Timer knobs are usually made of plastic and reinforced with a metal insert that attaches to the timer shaft.The timer knob turns as the washer moves through its cycles.The water level switch should be tested for continuity.
If the washing machine fills with water and the timer does not advance, it may have a bad water level switch.The timer controls when to send water to the tub and when to shut it off.With the power turned off, test the motor for continuity with a multimeter.If the timer is not advancing, the timer or motor may be the cause.The timer operates by a cam assembly that advances when the motor signals it to do so.Do not bypass the lid switch since it is a safety mechanism and could lead to serious injury.With the unit disconnected from its power source, remove the wires from the lid switch and test for continuity with a multimeter.If the switch actuates, but the wash cycle does not begin, you could have a faulty lid switch.Usually, some type of protrusion which signals the control panel to begin a wash cycle once the lid is closed. Once again, ensure the machine is unplugged before attempting any of the following tests. Here are some more reasons which might stop your washer’s timer from advancing. If for some reason, after you have replaced the timer, you have diagnosed incorrectly, and the timer is still not advancing, take a look at the following troubleshooters. Reinstall the timer knob and plug the washer back in its power source.įinally, throw a small load of laundry into the washer tub and do a test run to see if you’ve completed this repair. Either snap the tabs back in place or replace the screws and end-caps. Rotate the control panel back in place and secure. Reattach the timer with the two Philips screws to the panel frame. Remove the wire harnesses that are connected to the old timer and fasten them to the new timer.
Remove the two screws that hold the timer to the frame. In either case, rotate the control panel up so you have access to the timer which is secured to the panel frame. If the panel does have end-caps, remove the end-cap covers and you will see two screws that you will need to remove.If the panel does not have end-caps, use a putty knife to slip under each end of the control panel to unsnap it from its retaining clips.Remove the timer knob.ĭepending on whether the control panel on your washing machine is equipped with end-caps, there are two ways to remove the control panel. Just work your way around the circumference of the knob until you can pull it away from its shaft. You can use a piece of cardboard and a flat head screwdriver to pry the timer off. The timer knob is designed to tightly fit the shaft it is attached to. Stop! Before beginning any work on any electrical appliance, remember to unplug it from its power source. Eventually, you turn the washing machine off either by advancing the timer knob or unplugging the machine from its power source. The timer won’t advance or it stalls at different points during the wash or spin cycle. The following information is specific to Whirlpool washing machines, but consumers who own other brands such as Maytag, Jenn-Air, or KitchenAid will find this article useful as well. When any of these cycles are interrupted, something is wrong, and many times the timer motor is the reason. Electrical impulses are sent to various parts of your washing machine that tell it to wash, rinse, or spin.
Think of the control panel and the timer as the brains of your washing machine. The part is relatively inexpensive and easy to remove and replace. More than likely the timer motor has failed and should be replaced. The problem with your washer could be caused by the failure of one or more different reasons. Have you ever had the washer stall out in the middle of a wash cycle with everything swimming in deep dark dank water leaving you helplessly wondering what to do next? Do you own a Whirlpool washing machine that has a timer problem? Does your washer stall out in the middle of a wash or rinse cycle? When the final rinse cycle is completed, and as you remove your wash from the bin to place in the dryer, does everything seem to be more damp than usual?
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