Replacing older Kenmore washing machine timer.
 

The model number is 110.26912691. The problem is the timer control knob just
spins but does not actually rotate the timer mechanism therefore there is no
way to start the washing cycle. I am trying to help someone in a remote
location replace the timer. The main problem is that they can't figure out
how to remove the control knob. I looked at my own Kenmore washing machine
from 1998 and all you have to do is to get access to the back of the timer,
then use some needle nose pliers and pull the crescent shaped center pin 3/8
of an inch. Then the knob comes off very easily. I watched a few youtube
videos showing one method where you push the knob in and then turn the knob
counter-clockwise. That method doesn't seem to work. The knob spins freely
and won't unscrew. Here is a photo of the back side of the timer.
http://webpages.charter.net/mrfixite...timer-back.jpg

Can you tell from the photo what needs to pushed, pulled, twisted, or turned
to remove the control knob?

Thanks for your reply.
--
David Farber
Los Osos, CA

Replacing older Kenmore washing machine timer.
 

In alt.home.repair, on Thu, 10 Aug 2017 23:01:39 -0700, "David Farber"
wrote:

The model number is 110.26912691. The problem is the timer control knob just
spins

Does the knob spin on the shaft or does the shaft spin but you don't
hear any clicking noises.

If you can't answer this question, pull the knob off and use pliers to
turn the shaft. Now answer the question above.

If it's the former, glue the knob on the shaft. If the latter, you
probably need a new timer.

but does not actually rotate the timer mechanism therefore there is no
way to start the washing cycle. I am trying to help someone in a remote
location replace the timer. The main problem is that they can't figure out
how to remove the control knob. I looked at my own Kenmore washing machine
from 1998 and all you have to do is to get access to the back of the timer,
then use some needle nose pliers and pull the crescent shaped center pin 3/8
of an inch. Then the knob comes off very easily. I watched a few youtube
videos showing one method where you push the knob in and then turn the knob
counter-clockwise. That method doesn't seem to work. The knob spins freely
and won't unscrew. Here is a photo of the back side of the timer.
http://webpages.charter.net/mrfixite...timer-back.jpg

Can you tell from the photo what needs to pushed, pulled, twisted, or turned
to remove the control knob?

No. A picture of the front would be better.

Thanks for your reply.

Replacing older Kenmore washing machine timer.
 

micky wrote:
In alt.home.repair, on Thu, 10 Aug 2017 23:01:39 -0700, "David Farber"
wrote:

The model number is 110.26912691. The problem is the timer control
knob just spins

Does the knob spin on the shaft or does the shaft spin but you don't
hear any clicking noises.

If you can't answer this question, pull the knob off and use pliers to
turn the shaft. Now answer the question above.

If it's the former, glue the knob on the shaft. If the latter, you
probably need a new timer.

but does not actually rotate the timer mechanism therefore there is no
way to start the washing cycle. I am trying to help someone in a
remote location replace the timer. The main problem is that they
can't figure out how to remove the control knob. I looked at my own
Kenmore washing machine from 1998 and all you have to do is to get
access to the back of the timer, then use some needle nose pliers
and pull the crescent shaped center pin 3/8 of an inch. Then the
knob comes off very easily. I watched a few youtube videos showing
one method where you push the knob in and then turn the knob
counter-clockwise. That method doesn't seem to work. The knob spins
freely and won't unscrew. Here is a photo of the back side of the
timer.
http://webpages.charter.net/mrfixite...timer-back.jpg

Can you tell from the photo what needs to pushed, pulled, twisted,
or turned to remove the control knob?

No. A picture of the front would be better.

Thanks for your reply.

Hi micky,

Regarding the clicking or no clicking while turning the knob, I will ask the
user. Please keep in mind the purpose of my question was to find out the
procedure to remove the knob in a manner that wouldn't force or break
anything. A new timer has already been purchased.

Thanks for your reply.
--
David Farber
Los Osos, CA

Replacing older Kenmore washing machine timer.
 

David Farber wrote:
micky wrote:
In alt.home.repair, on Thu, 10 Aug 2017 23:01:39 -0700, "David
Farber" wrote:

The model number is 110.26912691. The problem is the timer control
knob just spins

Does the knob spin on the shaft or does the shaft spin but you don't
hear any clicking noises.

If you can't answer this question, pull the knob off and use pliers
to turn the shaft. Now answer the question above.

If it's the former, glue the knob on the shaft. If the latter, you
probably need a new timer.

but does not actually rotate the timer mechanism therefore there is
no
way to start the washing cycle. I am trying to help someone in a
remote location replace the timer. The main problem is that they
can't figure out how to remove the control knob. I looked at my own
Kenmore washing machine from 1998 and all you have to do is to get
access to the back of the timer, then use some needle nose pliers
and pull the crescent shaped center pin 3/8 of an inch. Then the
knob comes off very easily. I watched a few youtube videos showing
one method where you push the knob in and then turn the knob
counter-clockwise. That method doesn't seem to work. The knob spins
freely and won't unscrew. Here is a photo of the back side of the
timer.
http://webpages.charter.net/mrfixite...timer-back.jpg

Can you tell from the photo what needs to pushed, pulled, twisted,
or turned to remove the control knob?

No. A picture of the front would be better.

Thanks for your reply.

Hi micky,

Regarding the clicking or no clicking while turning the knob, I will
ask the user. Please keep in mind the purpose of my question was to
find out the procedure to remove the knob in a manner that wouldn't
force or break anything. A new timer has already been purchased.

Thanks for your reply.

When the knob is pushed in, it spins AND SO DOES THE SHAFT without any
clicking noises. I think what has happened is whatever mechanism that
engages the shaft to the gears inside the timer is broken. Since the
mechanism's gears are not applying any locking action in the
counter-clockwise direction, the knob cannot be unscrewed. This knob is not
like the other knobs on the washer. It needs to be unscrewed. It cannot be
directly pulled off. The only solution I can think of is to put some glue
inside the back of the timer where the shaft is. Maybe it will lock the
shaft into place so the knob could be unscrewed.

--
David Farber
Los Osos, CA
Thanks for your reply.