W10185982 Dryer Timer for Whirlpool Amana Kenmore Admiral Crosley Roper Inglis

W10185982 Dryer Timer for Whirlpool Amana Kenmore Admiral Crosley Roper InglisW10185982 WPW10185982 Dryer Timer Key Features Precision Mechanical Cam System: Engineered with a high durability internal cam set that manages the electrical switching for the motor, heater, and signal buzzer, ensuring the exact sequence required for Time Dry, Auto Dry, and Air Fluff cycles. High Torque Synchronous Motor: Features a reinforced internal drive motor designed to provide consistent, steady rotation of the timer dial, preventing the timer

W10185982 / WPW10185982 Dryer Timer

Key Features

• Precision Mechanical Cam System: Engineered with a high-durability internal cam set that manages the electrical switching for the motor, heater, and signal buzzer, ensuring the exact sequence required for Time Dry, Auto Dry, and Air Fluff cycles.
• High-Torque Synchronous Motor: Features a reinforced internal drive motor designed to provide consistent, steady rotation of the timer dial, preventing the timer from getting "stuck" in a single phase and overheating the clothes.
• Silver-Alloy Electrical Contacts: The internal switch points are coated in a specialized silver alloy to resist carbon buildup and "pitting," ensuring a low-resistance connection and preventing the localized heat that often causes plastic timer housings to melt.
• Standardized D-Shaft Interface: Utilizes a universal D-shaped metal shaft that ensures a perfect, slip-free fit for original factory control knobs, restoring the tactile "click" and accuracy of your cycle selection.

Replaces / Cross-Reference Part Numbers

• WPW10185982
• AP6016541
• PS11749831
• 1546812
• WPW10185982VP
• 418-618-20-B5
• AH2352169
• EA2352169
• PS2352169
• ERW10185982

Compatibility & Fitment

This mechanical timer is the standard control heart for dozens of large-capacity dryers produced by Whirlpool. Key compatible brands include:

• Whirlpool & Amana: Fits hundreds of LER, LGR, NED, and NGD series models (e.g., LER3622PQ0, NED4600YQ1).
• Kenmore (110 Series): Compatible with many 110-prefix models produced by Whirlpool for Sears (e.g., 110.60022010).
• Admiral, Roper, & Inglis: Fits various ADM, RGD, and ITW series budget-friendly dryers utilizing a mechanical dial.
• Crosley: Direct fit for many CDE and CDG series units.
• Note: This timer is located behind the control console. It is accessible by removing the screws on the back or top of the console head.

When to Replace

• Timer Won't Advance: The dryer runs indefinitely and never shuts off, or the knob stays in the same position throughout the entire cycle.
• Dryer Won't Start: You turn the knob and press start, but nothing happens. If the door switch and thermal fuse are good, the internal timer contacts have likely burned out.
• No Heat in Certain Cycles: The dryer provides heat in "Timed Dry" but not in "Auto Dry," indicating a failure of a specific internal contact bridge.
• Knob is Hard to Turn: The internal plastic gears or the metal D-shaft have partially seized, or the shaft has snapped inside the timer body.
• Loud Clicking or Grinding: A persistent mechanical noise coming from the console suggests the timer's internal motor or gear train is failing.

Installation Tips

• Safety First: You MUST unplug the dryer. Working inside the console involves exposed 120V and 240V terminals. Safety is better than a surprise static shock.
• The "Photo" Rule: Before removing any wires, take a clear photo of the back of the old timer. The wire colors and terminal letters (A, B, C, etc.) must match exactly on the new unit to avoid a short circuit.
• Terminal Transfer: Use a pair of needle-nose pliers to move one wire at a time from the old timer to the new W10185982. This prevents mixing up the connections.
• Check the Knob: When removing the knob, pull it straight off. If the center of your old knob is cracked, it may not turn the new timer shaft correctly; consider replacing the knob as well.
• Test the Advance: After installation, set the timer to the very end of a cycle and start the dryer. Verify that it shuts off automatically to ensure the synchronous motor is receiving power.