Customer Questions and Answers for Panel (Control Console) by Whirlpool

This control console panel replaces a worn, cracked or non-responsive outer panel to restore the appliance's front control appearance and provide a stable mounting surface for switches and displays. It's the exterior face that users interact with. What it does:

• Provides the exterior surface and mounting location for control buttons, knobs and display elements
• Restores a clean, undamaged front appearance if the original panel is cracked, bent or cosmetically worn
• Helps ensure buttons and controls sit correctly and operate reliably when the underlying electronics are sound
• Reduces moisture and debris intrusion into the control area when properly installed

• Disconnect power to the appliance before starting any work to avoid shock or injury
• Remove trim pieces and fasteners carefully to avoid damaging adjacent parts or wiring
• Handle painted or plastic surfaces with care to prevent scratches during installation
• If controls or displays do not function after replacing the panel, check the underlying control board and wiring harness integrity