Customer Questions and Answers for Electronic Control Board (Main Control) by Whirlpool

This electronic control board is the appliance's central controller, coordinating power to key components so cycles start, run, and finish correctly. Replacing a failed board restores reliable, automatic operation and resolves control-related faults. What it does:

• Orchestrates timing and power to major loads (motors, valves, heaters, pumps)
• Failure may present as no start, won't complete cycle, intermittent operation, or unresponsive/erratic controls
• Can prevent individual components from running even when they test good
• Susceptible to damage from power surges, overheating, or moisture intrusion

• 1 electronic control board

• Disconnect power at the breaker before servicing; verify power is off
• Use ESD protection and handle the board by the edges only
• Access the control compartment, photograph wiring, and move connectors one at a time to matching terminals
• After installation, run a diagnostic/test cycle per your tech sheet