GT wrote:
The above older machine was in the rinse cycle with a large quilt when
my brother turned the water level or load size knob to "reset". It
stopped dead. It's not the power outlet as other things on the circuit
work. Any idea as to what might be wrong or how to test the timer /
dial / switch assembly would be greatly appreciated.
TIA and Happy Memorial Day...
GT

Hi,

The above older machine

Model#??
http://www.applianceaid.com/model.html
Some model# helps.

It
stopped dead. It's not the power outlet as other things on the circuit
work.

You checked the washers outlet with something like a radio/lamp?

machine was in the rinse cycle with a large quilt when
my brother turned the water level or load size knob to "reset". It
stopped dead.

Doing so -normally- would not make the washer go dead.
http://www.applianceaid.com/generalwash.html#WLC
How a WLC works.

jeff.
Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/