HELP! My washer fills fine, but won't go in to regular wash cycle. Sometimes I can turn it to short load cycle on Permanent press only and it will go through the cycle but also doesn't finish occasionally. I took off the control panel and all of the connections are clean and look good. I can hear the timer operating and it will continue to move on its own sometimes, even when the washer is not carring out it's duties. I turn it through multiple functions and at first it may have done some of the functions but now I am down to only filling up and that is it. When it works, everything sounds normal, no unusual sounds, smells etc.I am guessing maybe the timer needs to be replaced ( or the control panel) but am not convinced. Please give any advice, I appreciate it.

Wendy

Ok, I checked the lid switch and the water level switch and they are ok, I checked the timer contacts and from a basic top view they look good but from an angle I can see blackened contacts underneath. I also turned the knob while it was on and saw a slight green spark in the contact areas that is blackened. I would hate to purchase this timer and be wrong since it is so expensive but I think you are right. Thanks. Any other suggestions... please, I am willing to accept.