GE Dryer Timer Knob WW02L00247 — Fix Knob Won't Turn or Engage Timer
A cracked or stripped timer knob is the cause when a GE or Hotpoint dryer won’t start a cycle because the knob spins freely without engaging the timer shaft. In most GE-built dryers with a mechanical timer dial, the timer knob presses onto a D-shaped shaft and transfers your cycle selection to the timer mechanism. When the knob cracks, the D-shaft insert strips out, or the knob snaps off entirely, the shaft spins with no resistance and the dryer won’t start. ⚡ Common failure on GE and Hotpoint dryers with mechanical timer controls. Part WW02L00247 is the genuine OEM replacement that restores full timer control immediately — press-on fit, no tools required.
GE Dryer WW02L00247
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- ✔ Dryer powers on and responds to the start button when a cycle is selected
- ✔ Timer shaft is intact — D-shaped flat edge still visible and undamaged
- ✔ Timer advances through the cycle when manually turned with pliers
- ✔ ONLY problem is the knob spins freely, is cracked, or won’t stay on the shaft
- Timer knob spins freely — won’t engage the timer shaft
- Dryer won’t start — can’t select or hold a cycle
- Knob cracked, chipped, or broken off entirely
- Knob feels loose or wobbles on the shaft
- Inner D-shaft insert stripped or rounded out
- Knob came off and won’t stay on the shaft
- Part Number: WW02L00247
- Type: Dryer Timer Knob — white, D-shaft press-on, no tools required
- Replaces: WE01X20374, WE1M654, WE1M856, WW01L01132, DE20374, 212D1722G001, 234D2209G001, 687152262182
- Brands: GE, Hotpoint
- Colour: White
- Mount Type: D-shaft press-on — aligns flat side of insert to flat side of shaft
If the new knob seats correctly and engages the shaft but the dryer still won’t complete a cycle or the timer doesn’t advance on its own, the timer motor is the next component to investigate. The timer motor drives the cam mechanism that advances the cycle — a failed motor means the knob and shaft are fine but the timer is stuck. Test by manually advancing the timer with the knob and checking if the dryer responds at each position.
Part Details
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Verified Compatible Models
DBLR333EG0WW, DBLR333EG1WW, DBLR333EG2WW, DBLR333EG3CC, DBLR333EG3WW, DBLR333EG4CC, DBLR333EG4WW, DBLR333EG5CC, DBLR333EG5WW, DBLR333EG6CC, DBLR333EG6WW, DBLR333EG7WW, DBLR333GG0WW, DBLR333GG1WW, DBLR333GG2WW, DBLR333GG3CC, DBLR333GG3WW, DBLR333GG4CC, DBLR333GG4WW, DBLR333GG5CC, DBLR333GG5WW, DBLR333GG6CC, DBLR333GG6WW, DBLR333GG7CC, DBLR333GG7WW, DBLR333GG8WW, DBSR463EG0WW, DBSR463EG1WW, DBSR463EG2WW, DBSR463EG3WW, DBSR463EG4WW, DBSR463EG5WW, DBSR463EG6WW, DBSR463EG7WW, DBSR463GG0WW, DBSR463GG1WW, DBSR463GG2WW, DBSR463GG3WW, DBSR463GG4WW, DBSR463GG5WW, DBSR463GG6WW, DBSR463GG7WW, DBSR463GG8WW, DBXR300EG0WS, DBXR300EG1WS, DBXR300EG2WS, DBXR300EG3WS, DBXR300EG4WS, DBXR300EG5WS, DBXR300EG6WS, DBXR300GG0WS, DBXR300GG1WS, DBXR300GG2WS, DBXR300GG3WS, DBXR300GG4WS, DBXR300GG5WS, DBXR300GG6WS, DBXR300GG7WS, DBXR463EG0CC, DBXR463EG0WW, DBXR463EG1CC, DBXR463EG1WW, DBXR463EG2CC, DBXR463EG2WW, DBXR463EG3CC, DBXR463EG3WW, DBXR463EG4CC, DBXR463EG4WW, DBXR463EG5CC, DBXR463EG5WW, DBXR463EG6CC, DBXR463EG6WW, DBXR463EG7CC, DBXR463EG7WW, DBXR463GG0WW, DBXR463GG1WW, DBXR463GG2WW, DBXR463GG3CC, DBXR463GG3WW, DBXR463GG4CC, DBXR463GG4WW, DBXR463GG5CC, DBXR463GG5WW, DBXR463GG6CC, DBXR463GG6WW, DBXR463GG7CC, DBXR463GG7WW, DBXR463GG8CC, DBXR463GG8WW
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