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

This control panel assembly provides the user interface and buttons for the refrigerator, letting you select settings and operate the appliance. Replaces a cracked, non-responsive, or damaged front panel to restore normal control access. What it does:

• Houses buttons, touchpads, and indicator lights so you can set temperatures and modes.
• Sends user commands to the main control board through the connector assembly.
• Restores visible status feedback when LEDs or display segments are dim or missing.
• Replaces a warped, cracked, or otherwise damaged front surface that interferes with operation.

• Disconnect power to the appliance before starting any work.
• Handle the panel and its ribbon/plug connectors gently to avoid damage.
• Typical installation requires removing trim screws and unplugging the original panel; keep fasteners for reinstallation.