Parts for Kitchenaid KMLS311HBS0: Control Panel Parts

This control panel is the exterior console that holds the touchpads, buttons and display for the appliance, letting you select cycles and view status. Replacing a damaged or unresponsive console restores user controls and readouts. What it does:

• Provides the user interface for selecting functions, settings and cycles
• Houses the display and control buttons or touchpads used during operation
• Restores control when buttons are cracked, sticky, unresponsive or when the display is unreadable
• Serves as the mounting surface and connection point for the underlying electronic controls

• One control panel/console assembly

• Disconnect power (and water/gas if applicable) before starting any repair
• Handle the display and attached cables carefully to avoid damage; do not force connectors
• Replacement may require removing trim or bezels; keep screws and small parts organized
• Consider ground-static precautions and avoid touching circuit board contacts

This control panel is the electronic interface used to set and operate your oven's cooking functions and display status. It restores responsive touch/buttons and readable display to let the oven accept commands and show settings. What it does:

• Houses the oven's user controls and display so you can select bake, broil, timers, and temperature settings
• Replaces a panel with unresponsive buttons, missing display segments, or intermittent command registration
• Helps resolve control-related errors that prevent the oven from starting or accepting inputs
• Provides the user interface for clock, timer, and control lock features

• One control panel assembly

• Disconnect power to the appliance before servicing to avoid shock or damage
• Remove outer panels and mounting screws to access the control assembly; handle glass/display surfaces carefully
• Take photos of wiring before disconnecting; reconnect wires to matching terminals

This control panel is the front user interface that houses the touchpads and display for selecting oven/range functions. It restores proper control access and readable display so you can set cycles, temperatures, and timers reliably. What it does:

• Provides the primary touchpad/button interface for selecting functions and settings
• Holds the display and status indicators so you can read time, temperatures, and cycle progress
• Replaces a cracked, unresponsive, or non-displaying control surface that prevents normal operation
• Works with the underlying electronic control board to register user inputs

• Turn off power to the appliance at the circuit breaker before starting any work
• This part mounts to the front console and may require removing trim or bezels for access
• Handle carefully to avoid scratching the display; fit and connector orientation before final reassembly
• If multiple controls or the main control board are faulty, further diagnosis may be required

This replacement oven bottom baking plate provides a stable, heat-resistant surface for cookware and helps protect the oven floor from spills and drips. Restores proper oven performance and makes cleanup easier. What it does

• Supports cookware and pans on the oven floor for even heating
• Protects the oven cavity bottom from spills, drips and food residue
• Helps reduce direct contact between flames/heating elements and dropped food
• Reduces cleaning time by catching spills on an easily removed plate

• One replacement oven bottom baking plate

• High-level task: remove oven racks, slide out old plate and replace; refer to your owner's manual for specifics
• Ensure the oven is completely cool and disconnected from power before beginning
• Wear gloves to avoid sharp edges and to keep the plate clean

The Control Board is an OEM part for Whirlpool over-the-range microwaves. It houses the electronic components and circuitry that allow for operation of power levels, cook times, sensors and other microwave functions. 

Causes of a bad control board include failures in moisture-sensitive circuitry due to heat or steam exposure over time as well as potential physical impacts that disrupt connectivity. 

Symptoms include:

• Non-responsive buttons and controls  
• Inability to power on or operate cooking modes
• Fault codes appearing or sensors malfunctioning
• Improper power output disrupting cooking results

This OEM Whirlpool replacement is also compatible with KitchenAid, RCA, Crosley, Admiral and some Kenmore built-in microwave models.