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Model: WDSR2080G2WW	Brand: GE	Age: 1 - 5 years
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rojmik		#1 Posted : Tuesday, February 22, 2011 7:37:31 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 2/22/2011(UTC) Posts: 2		Greetings, The selector knob on our GE washer has become increasingly difficult to turn. The knob itself just spins. I took the knob off and the ridges were ground smooth. I replaced the knob and it is still very difficult to advance the timer control. Are there any other remedies other than replacing the Timer Assembly? Thanks in advance for your assistance. Bob


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sidfink43		#2 Posted : Wednesday, February 23, 2011 11:05:00 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 3/29/2009(UTC) Posts: 11,699		Unfortunately the timers are not repairable. It sounds like what has happened is that the timer is partially jammed and that wore away the ridges on the knob.


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rojmik		#3 Posted : Wednesday, February 23, 2011 11:29:06 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 2/22/2011(UTC) Posts: 2		Thanks for the response, I kind of figured they were not repairable. You agree that it does sound like the Timer Assembly needs replacing? Thanks again, Bob


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sidfink43		#4 Posted : Wednesday, February 23, 2011 12:42:10 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 3/29/2009(UTC) Posts: 11,699		Yes, but if it works though you might want to delay replacing it until it fails or you need another knob. Knobs are a lot cheaper than timers.


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