How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP5985196 / W10811149 Dishwasher Control Panel

Ordered the part and it was self-explanatory as to replacing the new for the old part. Whirlpool wanted to charge $80 to install the part. 

Replaced with a new one 

My Maytag dishwasher would not start. I did some research on the internet and found out that after one year of use my model Maytag had control panel problems. I called Appliance Parts to confirm the diagnosis and talked to a gentleman who was very helpful. We both agreed that the control panel was probably the problem. My part was delivered in less than 24 hours. The repair took about a half hour. It's running fine now. Thank you for the speedy delivery! 

Replaced control panel. Took 15 minutes. 

Took screws off of back of dishwasher door that held control panel on carefully removed old panel looking at where each wire was connected tagged each wire removed other parts like door lock and plastic cover off old one installed that on to new panel carefully replaced each wire back on to new panel installed back with screws was simpler than i thought 

I replaced the control panel 

Replaced panel 

After having a repairman out, and seeing how easy it would be to fix, if I could find the correct part, I thought I would give it a try. And once receiving the replacement control panel, and taking out a few screws, after 13 minutes the repair was complete 

I went on line to see what Appliance Parts Pros could show me. Once I located what i thought was the part, I had a chat with one of their people, Steven. He was most helpful and reinforced my thought of what part was needed in order to solve the issue. He placed the order and I had it within 4 days. It took approximately 15 minutes to figure out what to do. It took approximately 15 minutes to figure out what to do. It took approximately 15 minutes to figure out what to do. Some appliances now days do not come with a manual showing all the parts and this dishwasher is only 3 years old. If a 68 year old woman can accomplish this task after a brief chat, anybody can do it. The pricing was lower than what I had been quoted by 2 local suppliers and the customer service was fantastic. Will definitely use APP again if and when I have an issue with an appliance. 

I purchased a new control panel. I disconnected it and put the new one in. It was very easy