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Customer Questions and Answers for Control Board by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18040473
Manufacturer Part Number: WP8574969

This is a washing machine control board. It is also known as the mainboard or motherboard and manages the timing of the washing machine. This part also makes sure all proper washer functions are carried out when appropriate. The control board controls the drive motor, fill valves, and drain pump. If this part is damaged, button presses may not work. The washing machine may not start or complete certain cycles.If the control board is damaged or non-functioning, it will need to be replaced. However, before starting, make sure the washing machine is disconnected from power. The water supply should also be shut off. Pull the washing machine away from the wall and take off the control knob before removing the back panel. Take out the control board and reconnect the wires to the new component before reassembly.The control board has been created to be compatible with Kenmore washing machines. It's directly sourced from the manufacturer as a genuine OEM replacement part. This component is sold individually.

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Hello Tony. The communication between the Central Control Unit (CCU) and the User Interface Board (UI) cannot be sent correctly. This error code is only shown in Diagnostic test. Possible Causes/Procedure - Unplug washer or disconnect power. - Check that the power cord terminals are connected at the right position to the RFI filter (white-Neutral/ black-Line). - Check the two ground switches are pressed correctly by the toe and rear panels. - Check that ground switches are fitted correctly, and are not broken and the green ground wires are connected correctly. - Check both ground switches are not broken or have not scratch on them. - Check that all the ground harnesses (green wires) are connected correctly and are not broken or wires became detached. - Check all wire harness connections from the CCU (MI3 cavity), main Motor and MCU are not broken or wires detached and connector internal pins are visible. - Check for continuity from the MCU connector wires to CCU (MI3 cavity) connector. - If the continuity diagnosis failed the Main Harness must be replaced. - Make sure that all the connectors are fully seated. - Check the drive system for any worn or failed components. - Plug in washer or reconnect power. - Verify the unit operation by running the Diagnostic Test cycle. See page 5. - After the diagnostic test has finished, unplug washer or disconnect power and wait for 15 seconds.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Wednesday, August 6, 2014

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