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Thread Number: 95760
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
Signs of a bad timer? |
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| Post# 1204004 4/23/2024 at 19:01 by BlockEight88 (Northwest, IN) | ||
Hi everyone. Just need some input regarding my timer. The '96 machine I have has the original timer (WP3946475) from 1996. For the most, it appears to be functioning as it should, completing the cycles and advancing correctly. My issue appears to be that it's misaligned on the pointer. For example, if I set it to "14 minutes" it will start then shut off for a second, then turn back on. I have to set it to around 12 minutes for it to act normal. I also tested the soak cycle today and have to basically set it to the off position to get the fill to start. Once I did that the machine only agitated for about 30 seconds. My 1994 machine, which has a similar (yet different) timer agitated for 2 minutes on soak. To my surprise, this timer part is still manufactured by Whirlpool, but is pretty costly. At least $180. Before I replace it, I want to know exactly what's going on with it. Is this just a sign that it's nearly 30 years old? I have included a picture below. Thanks :)
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| Post# 1204063 , Reply# 2 4/25/2024 at 07:30 by BlockEight88 (Northwest, IN) | ||
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Knob | ||
Post# 1204077 , Reply# 4 4/25/2024 at 15:31 by DADoES  (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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 This is a different model but the timer on BlockEight88/Matthew's machine presumably is the same design. The knob screws onto the shaft. The dial skirt (with the pointer) is a separate piece that pushes on (not screws on) beneath the knob and is keyed to fit in only one orientation. | ||
| Post# 1204082 , Reply# 6 4/25/2024 at 17:34 by BlockEight88 (Northwest, IN) | ||
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| Post# 1204131 , Reply# 7 4/26/2024 at 17:08 by ron350 (Birmingham, AL.) | ||
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When this part of the timer knob is stuck what is the safest way to remove it?
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| Post# 1204137 , Reply# 8 4/26/2024 at 17:35 by BlockEight88 (Northwest, IN) | ||
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New timer... | ||
| Post# 1204149 , Reply# 9 4/26/2024 at 21:14 by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas) | ||
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