TIMER DOES NOT ADVANCE OR THE DRYER DOES NOT SHUT OFF AT THE SELECTED CYCLE SETTING
Whirlpool Dryer Timer Assembly WP3976576, Fixes Timer does not advance or the dryer does not shut off at the selected cycle setting
Genuine Whirlpool OEM dryer timer assembly that controls dryer cycle timing and electrical component operation. It is used in select Whirlpool- and Kenmore-branded dryers.
Part WP3976576Replaces 3976576, 3976576R, 3406702, 3406015Whirlpool
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Confirm your full appliance model number before ordering.
Confirm your full appliance model number before ordering.
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Part NumberWP3976576
Replaces3976576, 3976576R, 3406702, 3406015
ManufacturerWhirlpool
Appliance TypeDryer
Part TypeDryer Timer Assembly
✅ Cross Reference Information
Current Part NumberWP3976576
Replaces3976576, 3976576R, 3406702, 3406015
Common Symptoms
- Dryer runs continuously past the selected time
- Drying cycle ends too early or does not advance
- Dryer stops during a cycle
- Dryer does not start at certain timer positions
- Timer knob turns but the cycle does not respond
Check Before Replacing
- With the dryer unplugged, inspect the timer wiring connectors for loose, disconnected, or heat-damaged terminals.
- Confirm the timer knob is firmly engaged with the timer shaft and is not cracked or slipping.
- After confirming the correct model-specific wiring diagram, use a multimeter only if qualified to check timer-terminal continuity in the selected timer positions, with power disconnected.
- If the dryer runs and heats but the timer does not advance, verify the timer motor is receiving the required voltage according to the appliance’s service information before condemning the timer.
- Check the start switch, door switch, thermal fuse, and moisture-sensing components as applicable, because they can produce similar no-start or cycle-completion symptoms.
Pro Tip
Before replacing the timer, photograph or label every wire connection and compare the timer’s operation in both timed-dry and automatic-cycle settings; a timer that advances in one mode but not another may require checks of the related sensing or heating circuits rather than immediate timer replacement.
Part Details
Part NumberWP3976576
Part TypeDryer Timer Assembly
ManufacturerWhirlpool
Appliance TypeDryer
Primary FunctionControls dryer cycle timing, including timed-cycle duration and automatic cycle shutoff, by switching the dryer’s electrical functions at the appropriate points in the cycle.
Installation Notes
- Disconnect electrical power before accessing or replacing the timer.
- Record or photograph the original wire-terminal locations before disconnecting the old timer.
- Transfer the wiring to the corresponding terminals on the replacement timer and secure the timer to the control panel using the appliance’s existing mounting arrangement.
- Reinstall the control panel and timer knob, then perform a short test cycle before returning the dryer to normal use.
- Verify the replacement against the complete dryer model number and the original timer configuration before installation.
Verified Compatible Models
11062812100, 11063012100, 11071812000, 11071814000, 11072872102, 11075964400, 11076812692, 11076822690, 11076901692, 11077904792
Fitment reminder: Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.
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