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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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Techbilly, Yes this would be correct as there is no way to determine the orientation of the wires and also getting the wires back into place.

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Tom, If there is 120 vac to the motor but it is not spinning then this would be a faulty motor. It would be recommended to check the door lock assembly to make sure that there is no issue with the door lock. Could have a bad internal part and cause the unit to not spin.

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Wade, You will want to check the pressure hose to make sure that it is not clogged. Also check voltage to the water valve to make sure that the control board is sending voltage to the water valve when the unit is supposed to call for water. If there is voltage then the valve is bad. If not then the control board would be faulty.

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Hello June, You will need to remove the kickpanel and pull the tech sheet. This will explain how to put the unit into the diagnostic mode. The fault codes pulled in this mode will direct you to the failure. You should unplug each connector from the main board WPW10525351 and reconnect them one at a time in case it is a connection issue. The same thing should be done on the motor control board WPW10197864. This complaint sounds like either the motor control board or the motor WPW10140579 is at fault if no poor connections are present.

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Hello Paul. Per the manufacturer. The communication between the Central Control Unit (CCU) and the Motor Control Unit (MCU) cannot be sent correctly. 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. This is the way the manufacturer tells the technician of the unit how to test the boards.

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Marv, If the control board is vibrating then the control board would need to be replaced as it is faulty.

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Kit for Model Number WFW8300SW00

Whirlpool duet washer is sporadic in lack of correct operation. Drain/spin cycle works for a short time then stops and clock counts down. Wash cycle starts normally but stops within a few minutes and again counts down eventually causing the drain pump to activate only to run continually. Rinse/spin cycle fills to excess, fails to rotate but eventually drains. Repair man recommends replacing the MCU and pressure switch. I'm hung up on the fact that when I run the diagnostic test I get error code f-33 which points to replacing the CCU. What is your suggestion?

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Hello Kit. The symptons are leading toward the pressure switch and the MCU. However, I have see the MCU and the CCU fail at the same time and need to be replaced on the unit.

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Hello Lamar, This is a failure for the CCU to communicate with the EEPROM on the CCU, (central control unit). As per the manufacturer, if dis-continuing the power to the unit for a minimum of two minutes doesn't correct the issue, there has been a relay failure on the CCU WPW10525351 and it must be replaced to restore normal operation.

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Charles, The issue is most likely in the door lock assembly door switch circuit WPW10253483. The CCU WPW10525351 is not seeing the door open and close. Disconnect the DS2 connector at the CCU, and check for an "open" and "closed" circuit across the two wires as you open and close the door with a multi meter. if there is no closed circuit reading, replace the door latch assembly. If the circuitry is correct, replace the CCU.

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