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Customer Questions and Answers for Start Button by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18035238
Manufacturer Part Number: WP8181861

The Start Button is an OEM part for Whirlpool washing machines. This button is located on the control panel and is essential for initiating the wash cycle. When pressed, it sends a signal to the machine's control board to begin the selected washing program.

Causes of a bad start button can include wear and tear from frequent use, electrical issues within the button mechanism, or physical damage from impacts or spills. A malfunctioning start button can prevent the washing machine from starting or responding to user inputs.

Symptoms of a bad start button include:

  • The washing machine not starting when the button is pressed
  • The button feeling loose or unresponsive
  • Intermittent starting or stopping of wash cycles
  • The button sticking or not depressing properly

This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.

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For Whirlpool Start Button (Part Number: OEM18035238)

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Hello Toozman. It sounds like the user interface 8564291 is bad in the unit. This part has been permanently discontinued by the manufacturer and we don't know of any source or replacement for the part.

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Sarg, Yes, by removing the start button you will see what to push. Keep in mind that it may not be the start button that has broken but the plastic piece on the user interface that may have broken. If this is the case then the user interface will need to be replaced.

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