Whirlpool Dryer Timer WP3976580, Replaces 3976580, 3406701, 3406048

Genuine Whirlpool OEM dryer timer that controls dryer cycle selection and regulates the duration of power supplied to the selected cycle.

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✅ Cross Reference Information

Common Symptoms

• Dryer does not advance through a cycle.
• Dryer continues running and does not shut off automatically.
• Timer advances in timed dry but not in an automatic/moisture-sensing cycle.
• Timer knob or timer operation is ineffective.

Check Before Replacing

• Disconnect electrical power before inspecting or testing the timer.
• Verify that the timer knob is mechanically engaging the timer shaft and is not cracked or slipping.
• With power disconnected, inspect timer terminals, wire connectors, and harness wiring for loose, damaged, or corroded connections.
• For an electric dryer whose timer advances in timed dry but not in automatic operation, check the associated resistor for continuity before condemning the timer; Sears identifies resistor 279872 as a related check.
• If performing an electrical continuity test, use the appliance wiring diagram or timer terminal chart for the exact dryer model and keep the dryer de-energized.

Pro Tip

Part Details

Key Features

• Genuine Whirlpool OEM dryer timer.
• Mechanical timer component for controlling cycle progression and duration.
• Listed for Whirlpool and certain Whirlpool-built Kenmore dryers.
• Replaces prior Whirlpool numbers 3976580, 3406701, and 3406048.

Installation Notes

• Disconnect power before installation; shut off the gas supply as an added precaution when servicing a gas dryer.
• Photograph or label the existing timer-wire locations before disconnecting them.
• Transfer the wire connectors carefully to the corresponding terminals on the replacement timer; do not rely on wire color alone.
• After securing the timer and reassembling the control-panel area, verify that the timer knob operates normally before restoring service.

Verified Compatible Models

110LGR5644EQ0, LEL7646EQ0, LEL7646EQ1, LER5644EQ0, LER5644EQ1, LER5644EQ2, LER5644EZ0, LER5644EZ1, LER5644EZ2, LER7646EQ0, LER7646EQ1, LER7646EQ2, LER7646EZ0, LER7646EZ1, LER7646EZ2

Fitment reminder: Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.