Bob N. for Model Number MDB5601AWW3 I sent you a question yesterday asking whether it was more likely that I need a new control panel or new circuit board. You responded that I should run an automatic service test per the service sheet in the kick panel. First, there is no automatic service test referenced on the service sheet. There is a manual service test and a field service test. Second, both service tests require pushing the "heated dry" key to initiate them. There is no response when I push that key. In fact the only key that responds initially to contact is the "light wash" key. When that key is pushed the lights come on for "light wash", "heated dry", "sanitize", and "tough scrub". Even with the indicator light on it is not possible to get a response from the "heated dry" button. At that point it is possible to get a response from the "delayed wash" button and the "tough scrub" button, but at no time is it possible to get a response from the "start" button. After a few seconds all the lights go off again. Is the problem more likely to be with the control panel or the circuit board?
Answer Hello Bob. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the control panel 6-919819 is bad and will need to be replaced. If some buttons work and others do not, this usually is not a board problem, but is a panel problem. Hope this helps. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Wednesday, March 28, 2012