I replaced the solenoid about 6 months ago and it melted again also.
AppliancePartsPros replaced it free and I got it fedex in about 3 days.
I was wondering why it failed so quickly again though. Thanks to Gene for clearing up the reason it failed.
I lubricated the timer gears and maybe it will last until I replace the entire unit. $118 for the timer is just to much money to put into a $200 machine.
Anthony