Replacing timer on a Kenmore Washer?

How do I remove the knob? I have an older Kenmore washer, the timer has died and needs replacing. I have the replacement part and on it, it says to push the knob in all of the way and then to pull it back out 3/16ths of an inch to remove it. What's the trick? It does not release and I see no allen screw or anything else holding it on the stem (of the timer). Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.Replacing timer on a Kenmore Washer?
Hey Doc,





If it's a Kenmore model 110.etc it's Whirlpool. If the new timer you've got is all plastic, it's not that old. On some models, you have unscrew the control panel and push a button behind the timer to release the knob. Silly design, but they did that for awhile.Replacing timer on a Kenmore Washer?
the trick is how we techs get paid so much to come to your house and do it for you!! what i need to know is the type of timer. any age unit could have 1 of 3 types. an all metal timer you just push in on the knob and unscrew it from the shaft. a whitish color plastic or all black timer both have a pull tab in the center back of the timer that you have to push in on the knob, then pull out on the tab to release the knob. then when you get the new one in the panel then push the tab back in to lock the knob on place. you do have to give a somewhat firm pull on the knob after pulling the tab out to pull knob off of shaft. be careful to not break the knob, but it does happen. look at the new timer and check the shaft so you can see what you are doing before you do it to the old one and break the knob.


by the way you didnt tell us why you are replacing the timer? they really dont go bad that often.
keep trying inch after inch until you find the right inch.like it says 3/16Th's of an in try 3/17Th's of an inch and so on and so on until you get it right i would do it that way.
it is doubtful that the timer is bad. if the motor won't start the timer will stall at that time.