Timer knob and skirt (or bezel) are out of synch with timer position--in fact they spin freely unless pushed in hard. Unless timer mechanism is at one of the off positions washer starts at whatever random position the timer as at when I pull the knob out and continues to end of cycle and shuts off. Bezel does not follow progress of timer. -Tired of guessing at internal position of timer --need to re-establish proper and connected relationship between knob, bezel and internal workings of the timer. How? We had a local guy do this several years ago when the same thing happened as a result of rough treatment when washer was moved by home remodelers. Cost $80, wife says the repair guy did not have to replace anything. Need the knowledge to do it myself.

Actually in my case it turns out that the timer knob engages the timer dial ok but the dial, which should have a tab, to stay indexed to the timer shaft is broken (tab broken off). I ordered new dial and knob clip I intend to use the old knob and the old compression ring for the dial. I discovered all this via this forum and seeing instructions for knob removal plus looking at a parts picture of the dial where you can see the tab very easily. Thanx for the reply.