Dryer timmer stopped working....electric dryer, bell still chims when you turn the timmer to off but when setting the timmer it never moves.

You may need to set the clock on the front first. Sounds silly but I had the same problem.

here is a website that may help, Tim:

http://www.partselect.com/dryer+dryer-wont-start+repair.htm

push in timmer knob turn till its at 12 o clock if it does not shut off then the timmer is bad ..you can dissconnect timmer from the back ..turn off breaker or unplugg. dissconnect wires from timmer .. tape connectors real good .now no annoying buzz

timer needs too be replace might have dead spot inside timmer.

Hi,
It sounds like the agitator , air bell or transmission is failing. Since the unit spins the belt & motor is ok. I recommend removing & inspecting the agitator & air bell. If they are not stripped out then you have a transmission failure.
Or, start the washer at the beginning of a cycle set to the lowest water level. After the unit fills it should be agitating stop the washer. Open the lid & try moving the agitator, if the agitator will not move it is good & no need to remove for inspection. You have a bad transmission. If the agitator moves easily then we know that the agitator or air bell is stripped out & will need to be inspected for confirmation before replacing.

Hope this helps.

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Yes, if the timer mech is damaged and, it will not rotate, this is cause the heating cycle to become inoperable. the time is responsible for initiating the heating command and the thermostat helps with the temp regulations. replacing the timer will restore the normal functions of your dryer.

replace the timmer

Im guessing there is another thermostat in the circuit to actuate the timer motor circuit. If you can find the timer motor wires check for voltage in the run (cycles yuor having trouble with) modes. Automaticadvance timmer mode is usually an open set of contacts and close when the element is heating too correct temperature allowing power to continue to the timmer motor. In the delicate cycle often it is the same thermostat on a differant set of contacts (but they could be on the same thermostat this type of thermostat has 3 termjinals usually 2 on 1 side and 1 on the other). that energize the timer motor.

The other thing that could be the problem is the timmer itself. There has to be a set of contacts inside the timmer that energize the timer motor in both cycles. these are or can work on some cycles but not others due to worn out parts in the timer. Check for voltages her that corrospond with your timer motor.

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hi

check the timmer clock is not in auto mode as this will stop the oven from turning on. if clock ok then fault could poss be the thermostat
hope this helps you

regards dan

check your door switch