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Customer Questions and Answers for Power Button by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18035235
Manufacturer Part Number: WP8181860

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For Whirlpool Power Button (Part Number: OEM18035235)

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Bob, the power button is part number WP8181860 and start button is part number WP8181861. To replace disconnect the power to the unit. Remove the screws on the back of the top panel and slide the top panel off the machine. You will need to remove the control panel off the machine. Once removed, you will remove the screws holding the control board onto the panel and remove the control board. Once this is removed you'll have access to install the buttons. Thanks.

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Hello Karl. Disconnect the power to the unit. Remove the screws on the back of the top panel and slide the top panel off the machine. You will need to remove the control panel off the machine. Once removed, you will remove the screws holding the control board onto the panel and remove the control board. Now you can access and replace the start switch Reinstall in reverse order.

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Frank, The solution is relatively easy and quick. You'll need to replace the User Interface Assembly WP8181905. When you press the button, the button presses a "tab" and the tab completes the circuit in the printed circuit board. The "tab" on the interface has broken and is not aligned to the button or the circuit board.

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Hello Karl, The most likely problem would be the user interface. The User interface 8181866 has a plastic over it that has the button holders attached to it. This plastic would be what is broken causing the unit to no work properly.

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Hello Terry, it sounds like the part you are describing is a tab on the User Interface Assembly WP8181905. If that has broken off, unfortunately you'll need to replace the whole board. On this model, the start switch is integrated into the User Interface Assembly.

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Rhonda for Model Number ghw9150pw1

All of the lights on the control panel are on,, the end of cycle sound is on and wont go off,, there is an 8:88 displayed in the time window... The washer finished the cycle but the lights and everything stay on... I called whirlpool and tried to reset,, unplugged to reset and turned off in the breaker box to reset.. Nothing worked... When I push the power button the lights go off and the cycle sound stops.. When I let go of the button they come back on... Can you advise me on which part I would need to fix this? Thanks so much!! Rhonda

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Hello Rhonda. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the control board WP8182785 is bad and will need to be replaced.

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Hello Reynaldo. "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). 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." Per Tech Sheet for the code you provided.

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Hello Bob. These are not to hard to install. You will need to disconnect the power coming to the unit. Then, remove the screws on the back of the top panel and slide the top panel off the unit. Remove the dispenser from the control panel assembly. Then remove the screws securing the control panel to the frame and unsnap the panel from the frame. Unplug the wires for the control panel. Next remove the user interface from the control panel to access the buttons. Reinstall in reverse order. If you need the start button, you will need to order WP8181861. Hope this helps.

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