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Customer Questions and Answers for Electronic Control Board by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18057696
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10310240

The Electronic Control Board is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. This component acts as the brain of the refrigerator, managing and regulating various functions such as temperature control, defrost cycles, and the operation of fans and compressors. By processing inputs from sensors and user settings, the control board ensures that the refrigerator operates efficiently and maintains the desired temperature.

Causes of a bad control board can include power surges, electrical component failures, or damage from moisture or debris. A malfunctioning control board can lead to various operational issues and inconsistent performance.

Symptoms of a bad electronic control board include:

  • The refrigerator not cooling properly
  • The freezer or refrigerator compartments being too warm or too cold
  • The refrigerator not running at all
  • Erratic or unresponsive control panel
  • Unusual noises or failure to start the defrost cycle

This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.

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Peter, this would indicate that the programming has been altered and would need to be reset. To do this, the program code would need to be found on the model/serial tag of the unit, then the programming mode would need to be entered. To enter the programming mode, 1. Press and hold the Door Alarm Keypad. 2. Press and hold Freezer Temperature DOWN /- Keypad within 3 seconds. 3. Release the Door Alarm Keypad and wait 3 seconds. 4. The control will display PE to indicate the programming mode. 5. Entry is confirmed by pressing the Freezer Temperature DOWN /- Keypad once more. 6. The control will display the current Program CODE. This value should be validated with theProgram CODE printed on the unit serial plate. 7. Press the Refrigerator Temperature UP /+ Keypad or Refrigerator Temperature DOWN /- Keypad to change the digit value with each key press. 8. The decimal point indicates the selected digit. Press the Freezer Temperature UP /+ Keypad to select the next digit. 9. Once the desired Program CODE is entered, press and hold the Freezer Temperature DOWN /- Keypad until the Program CODE begins flashing indicating it has been saved.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Friday, October 11, 2019

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