Customer Questions and Answers for Electronic Control Board by Whirlpool

This electronic control board is the central "brain" of your appliance. It manages power distribution, sensor inputs, and timing so selected functions run correctly. Replacing a failed board restores proper operation and reliable, responsive controls.

• Coordinates and sequences operations based on user selections and built-in programming
• Interprets inputs from sensors/switches and communicates with the user interface
• Drives components such as motors, pumps, valves, and relays as required
• Common symptoms of a failed board: appliance won't start or respond, cycle won't advance, stops mid-operation, intermittent behavior, or error/blinking status codes

• Disconnect power at the breaker or unplug the appliance before servicing
• Use ESD precautions; handle the PCB by the edges to avoid static damage
• Photograph wiring and transfer connectors one at a time to the new board
• Some models require service-mode setup or programming after installation—follow the tech sheet for your unit