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The dryer or washer cycle is stuck and the timer does not progress through the selected cycle, often caused by a cracked or stripped knob that no longer engages the D-shaft.
The knob rotates without resistance and fails to turn the timer shaft, preventing the appliance from starting. Replacing the knob restores positive engagement with the timer.
Years of daily twisting cause the plastic hub to crack or split, making it impossible to grip and turn. A direct drop-in replacement immediately restores full control panel function.
The knob has detached from the shaft entirely, leaving only a bare metal D-shaft exposed. The push-on replacement knob snaps securely onto the shaft with no hardware needed.
💡 Pro Tip: Is Your Timer Knob the Problem?
Your part is likely the culprit if you notice any of the following:
⚠️ The knob spins freely on the shaft without engaging the timer
⚠️ Visible cracks, splits, or chips in the plastic knob body
⚠️ The dryer or washer cycle will not advance or start
⚠️ The knob has broken off completely and cannot be gripped
Before replacing the knob, try rotating the bare D-shaft with needle-nose pliers. If the timer advances normally, only the knob needs replacing. If the shaft feels stiff, apply a small amount of silicone lubricant into the timer mechanism through the shaft opening before fitting the new knob — this prevents premature cracking from excess torque.
📦 What's in the Box
✅ 1× WE01X10160 Timer Knob (White, D-shaft, 2" dia., reinforced metal ring core)
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Disclaimer: Compatibility information, part numbers, and model fitment data on this page are sourced from manufacturer databases and third-party references. While we strive for accuracy, please verify your appliance model number before ordering. Heima is not responsible for errors or omissions in compatibility listings.
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