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

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Part Number: OEM18050526
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10197864

This electronic control board is the appliance's central "brain." It manages power, timing, and communication with sensors and the user interface so programs start, run, and complete as designed.

  • Directs power to loads based on cycle logic
  • Monitors inputs from sensors and switches to protect components
  • Interprets user commands and coordinates cycle timing
  • Common failure symptoms include no power/no response or dead display
  • Also presents with cycles not advancing, random resets, or recurring control-related error codes
What's included: 1 electronic control board Install notes:
  • Disconnect power before servicing; verify no voltage is present
  • Use ESD precautions; handle the board by the edges and avoid touching components
  • Move connectors one at a time from the old board to the new board; match orientation and latch fully
  • Secure the board, restore power, and run model-specific diagnostics or configuration steps per the service manual if required

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For Whirlpool Electronic Control Board (Main Control) (Part Number: OEM18050526)

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Hello Ray, The F24 error code indicates a water temperature sensor error. Things to check. Unplug unit and check the water temperature sensor and connections to it. Check the resistance of the heating element if present on this model. Ohm reading on temp sensor should be 32 degrees 35.9 Kohms. 86 degrees 9.7 k, 104 degrees 6.6k, 122 degrees 4.6. If the ohm reading is not within these specs then sensor WPW10467289 would need to be replaced.

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Tonight, had a load stop mid-run with flashing lights and water left in the tub. After draining and trying a few more cycles, it looks like the tub is not agitating/spinning. I took the back panel off and verified the belt is fine. I ran the diagnostic sequence and had a primary failure code of F11 (Motor Control Unit Error) and also a couple of F1 codes (EEPROM or Pump Driver Error). During the subsequent test program everything worked except the where the drum is supposed to be moving. Removed the wiring harness from the motor and verified 6 ohms between pins 1-2, 2-3, 1-3. Also verified 120 ohms between pins 4-5. I'm thinking this is probably most likely a bad MCU. However, when I ran a spin cycle, I did see 120V to ground from the MCU-motor connector to ground from pins 1, 2, 3. Anything else I should check or verify before I order the MCU? Thanks!

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Hi. Ohm all individual motor windings one at a time to the motor frame to see if one or more are shorted. Motor part# WPW10140579. According to the error code, you will check connections first, then replace the MCU WPW10197864 next, and if problem continues, replace the CCU WPW10525351 last. This is recommended from the manufacture. If you replace the MCU and it does not fix the problem, you can return it and replace the CCU. Thank You.

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Les, It's most likely an issue within the CCU WPW10525351 chip. It could be EMI from the drain pump motor but that is a rare occasion. Thanks and Good Luck

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Hello Al. According to the error code, you will check connections first, then replace the MCU WPW10197864 next, and if problem continues, replace the CCU WPW10525351 last. This is recommended from the manufacture. If you replace the MCU and it does not fix the problem, you can return it and replace the CCU. Hope this helps.

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Hello Robin. Test across the motor terminals 1 to 2, 2 to 3, and 1 to 3, you should read around 6 ohms. If not, then the motor WPW10140579 is bad. If it is good, you will test for power coming to the motor on pins 1 to 3 and 1 to2. If the power is not there, replace the MCU WPW10197864. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html

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Hi Jamie. Is the tub sump area at 6:00 full of stuff? Pull the inside drum baffle and remove the sump flat cover/filter and clear all obstructions in the sump hose going to the pump intake. The code is because the pump is not using enough current and you dont run it untill all is clear. This way the new pump wont burn up. Thank you.

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Hello Stephanie. Here are the instructions from the manufacture for an F28 code. This could be an issue of a loose connection, or a broke wire. Hope this helps. Possible Causes/Procedure 1. Unplug washer or disconnect power. 2. Check wire harness connections to the MCU, the motor, and Central Control Unit (CCU). – Check connections of the CCU board within the housing. – Make sure all grounding switches are engaged. 3. Check the drive system for any worn or failed components. 4. Plug in washer or reconnect power. 5. Verify CCU operation by running a Diagnostic Test or any cycle. 6. Check the MCU by looking for operations of the drive motor. 7. Check the drive motor for powered rotations. 8. Check that the serial harness at the MCU is not mounted upside down. The wires should be to the left when facing the MCU connectors.

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Hello Gak! Check and see if you are getting power to the pump from the board. If you are not receiving power, you will need to check all connections on the board and make sure they are all good and tight. If all the connections on the board are good and tight, then you may have a bad CCU board. Below is some test procedures you will need to perform to determine which part you will need, hope this helps! - Check for loose power outlet. A loose power plug in the wall can create line noise and issues. - Check if washer is on a dedicated circuit. Other devices on same circuit can create line noise and cause this issue. - Unplug washer or disconnect power. - Make sure that wire harness connections from the CCU are not broken or with wires detached, and that connector internal pins are visible. - Make sure all green wires (ground harness system) are not broken or detached. - Make sure the two ground switches are pressed correctly by the toe and rear panels. - Make sure all connectors are fully seated. - Plug in washer or reconnect power. - Check for power going to Central Control Unit (CCU) by listening for a click in the CCU when unit is plugged in washer or when reconnecting power.

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Hello, If you have power coming to the CCU, but no response, you will need to change out the CCU. The part you are asking about is the motor controler, and the part you will need is the CCU. Here is the part number for the CCU. WPW10525351 Hope this helps.

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