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    Oct 18, 2010, 10:28 AM
    Dryer knob too stiff to turn
    My GE electric dryer timer knob is so difficult to turn that two different knobs have broken. I have to use pliers and a lot of force to turn the metal shaft. What can I do to fix it? Can a repairman replace the stem or loosen it somehow?
    Thank you for your help.
    Barbara Armstrong
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    Oct 18, 2010, 11:06 AM

    Try pushing in and turn in the opposite direction to see if the knob/shaft can be removed.
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