W10185982 Dryer Timer for Whirlpool Amana Kenmore Admiral Crosley Roper Inglis

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.