| Washing Machine Timer helps in the management | | | | level, setting of washing cycle and the duration of |
| of the washing machine in a programmed manner. | | | | washing. The common problems arising are loose |
| It helps in offering the power supply to all the | | | | connections with the timer switch. |
| parts of the washing machine in a systematic | | | | Sometimes it shows a faulty time and the whole |
| manner. | | | | washing process is affected. The selector knobs |
| It consists of a switch for controlling the time and | | | | becomes loose and sometimes may even break |
| it is considered as the biggest dial on the main | | | | due to hard operation. The timer is connected to |
| control panel of the machine. It differs according | | | | electronic wires and damages in the wire may |
| to the brand of the washing machines. Some | | | | result in the depiction of the wrong time. Splashing |
| brand machines have such feature in the form of | | | | of the water also results in the non-working timer. |
| a mechanical device and it resembles a clock. | | | | The breakage of the wires inside the washing |
| Some other brands have digital electronic version | | | | machines also produce the same result. |
| and this helps in reading the time. | | | | Tips |
| Timer induces the washing machine to perform | | | | The added feature plays an important role in the |
| washing in the exact specified length of time. The | | | | proper functioning of the washing machine. It is |
| start switch in the machine is generally a part of | | | | connected to majority of the parts and |
| the timer knob and helps in the setting of the | | | | processes of the washing machine. Proper |
| time for the proper cycle of washing to take | | | | functioning is essential, or else it affects the |
| place. Pulling or pushing the knob makes it to | | | | functioning of the washing machine. The repair |
| activate accordingly. There are two types called | | | | cannot be made individually and it requires the |
| the digital and mechanical types. It can be installed | | | | knowledge related to the technical background of |
| only with the help and advice of the professional | | | | the washing machines. Hence it is recommended |
| repair person. | | | | to service and repair the timer with the advice |
| Types | | | | and guidance of the professional repair person. |
| The selector switch and the knobs differ from | | | | The featured should be always kept dry for |
| one machine to another. The washing machine can | | | | proper functioning of the machine. Since it is |
| operate only with the help of the timer. Timer is | | | | electronically connected, spraying of water and |
| generally known as the start button for the | | | | other greasy elements or soapy water results in |
| washing machine. The digital version is controlled | | | | the damage of the timer. Hence after the |
| digitally with the help of an electronic switch. | | | | washing process, it should be kept clean and dry. |
| Mechanical type is defined as the one fixed | | | | Installation of a new one can be made with the |
| automatically. Digital one is a recent invention and | | | | help of an experienced service person. It helps in |
| many of the new brands have them these days. | | | | setting certain cycles in the movement of the |
| But a mechanical version is considered as the best | | | | washing machine and the knobs should be used |
| and it helps in controlling the time for washing the | | | | with proper care. |
| clothes manually. The former is operated with the | | | | Following of the above said details and information |
| help of electronics, which basically means it's | | | | regarding it helps in providing a long lasting and |
| connected to electrical wires. The latter is | | | | durable life. It is the main instrument in the |
| connected to the wires of the machine and they | | | | washing machine and it helps to show the various |
| are operated manually. | | | | length of cycles involved in each process. The |
| Common associated problems | | | | working of the component is associated with |
| The washing machine timer is responsible for | | | | majority of the parts of the washing machine. |
| controlling most of the functions in the machine | | | | This helps in displaying the complete length of the |
| and the control influences on the washer, tub filling | | | | washing cycle. |
| and draining process, ascertainment of water | | | | |