The Control Board is an OEM part for Whirlpool dishwashers. It serves as the brain of the appliance, controlling and regulating all functions and cycles of the dishwasher.
Causes of a bad Control Board can range from power surges or electrical issues that damage the board's components, to physical damage from moisture exposure or impact, as well as general wear and tear over time.
Symptoms of a faulty dishwasher Control Board include:
- The dishwasher not turning on or starting cycles
- Certain wash cycles or options not functioning correctly
- Error codes or indicator lights displaying on the control panel
- The dishwasher shutting off unexpectedly during cycles
This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
When the dishwasher would start it's wash cycle the motor would start for a second and turn off Ruben M. • Naperville , IL • April 21, 2014
I initially purchased a door switch, thinking that it would solve the problem. I replaced the switch by removing the top 6 star screws, removing the component cover and removing one of the door switches (using a 3/16 socket) with the new one that I bought but I still had the problem. Looking at the schematic, the next part that needed to be changed is the electronic control board, which I purchased. I removed the same screws again and cover, used a screwdriver to pull back the clips holding...
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