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Do I need to unplug the washer before I take it apart?
Crap. Several places, including Sears, have identified the timer that fits the washing machine. Price at $120-130 is no bid deal, but the P/N they give is very slightly different from the P/N on the original timer.Sears doesn't allow installed parts to be returned, but Appliance Parts Pros does allow parts to be tried and returned.Will keep looking for the same P/N.
I'm a former appliance repairman, but not a WHIRLPOOL specialist, however you pretty much nailed the diagnosis, a timer failure, what else would it be? Just possibly, maybe you might be able to replace the clock motor that drives the timer. Otherwise it's an entire timer assembly.My favorite washer is MAYTAG. I have a rather old one that keeps running and running and running, the timer failed a few years ago, fortunately I was able to replace the timer motor by itself, cheaper than the entire timer assembly.If you have any WHIRLPOOL parts/dealers available locally, stop in there and ask them if the timer motor can be replaced separately. If you do go there, ask them for a parts diagram and ask them which is the easiest way to get to the timer, how to open the washer up.