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Customer Questions and Answers for Control Panel (Console Assembly) by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18038748
Manufacturer Part Number: WP8531267

This control panel mounts on the appliance's door and provides the push-button interface for selecting cycles and options. Replacing a cracked or unresponsive console restores reliable button operation and a clean, factory look. What it does:

  • Houses the user-interface buttons and indicator windows used to select cycles/options
  • Provides a rigid mounting surface for the door's UI components
  • Helps protect internal wiring at the top of the door
  • Typical symptoms: buttons don't respond or work intermittently, unit won't start when Start/Resume is pressed, selections change unpredictably, or the console is cracked/loose
What's included:
  • One console assembly
Install notes:
  • Disconnect electrical power; turn off the water supply if needed
  • Open the door and remove the inner-door perimeter screws to separate the console from the inner panel
  • Note and transfer any reusable parts from the old console as required; make secure, straight ribbon/harness connections
  • Reassemble the door, restore power, and run a quick function check before final tightening

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For Whirlpool Control Panel (Console Assembly) (Part Number: OEM18038748)

Kim for Model Number KUDP01FLBT1

My kitchenaid dishwasher is working, but the start button gets stuck sometimes. The cover over the top has film broken over a couple of buttons. I have a home warranty and had appliance guy out. He said it needs new start button, and new panel. He is goign to ask home warranty but thinks they will deny because film broken. If they do, and i expect that with warranties, could I repair myself? Would I need control panel or interface? Also I dont see a start switch offered? Thanks!

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Hello Kim. You will need to disconnect the power to the unit. Then remove the screws securing the inner door panel. Remove the inner door panel and remove the cover off the control board. Remove the ribbon cable from the control board and remove the screws holding the control board housing in place. Next remove the screws holding the control panel in place. Reinstall with the new control panel in reverse order.

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Hello Steve, The user interface would also need to be replaced as the button part that activates unit would be part of the interface WP8531262. You could pull the user interface and see if maybe the buttons are just sticking and try to clean them off but if this does not work then replace interface.

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Hello David. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the user interface WP8531262 may be bad and need to be replaced in the unit. Make sure the ribbon cables are good and tight and dry from moisture.

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Hi Andy. No they are separate parts altogether. Did you just get our recent response ? Thank You.

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Hi Andy. This is totally up to you. The old saying remains true mostly. If it isn't broken then don't fix it. Yes, agreed the panel replacement is part # WP8531267. Remove the lower kick plate and make sure that the unit is level from side to side and front to back . This will insure door switch alignment so you can see if it will start the board correctly. Usually more times than not the unit not installed properly will ruin door switches and door seals. So, just either buy both initially and replace them one at a time. Then if you do not need the user interface board part # WP8531262, you can send it back. This way you have it along in case you do. Thank You.

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Hello JM! If the start button on the control panel is cracked you can order the control panel WP8531267. This would be the only way to obtain the buttons. Thanks.

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