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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 Matt! Unfortunately, the only way to obtain the start button is to purchase the control panel WP8183228. Sorry about that!

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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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Hello Mike. 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 button 8181861. Reinstall in reverse order.

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Hello Bert. Look for a loose connection or bad wire. If all is good, check the outlet.

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Hello Done. You will use a small torx bit to remove the screws from the user interface and replace it.

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Hello Caryn. No, if the button is broke, you will need to replace the part on the unit.

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Michaela for Model Number GHW9100LW1

Hi. My washer stopped working in mid stream of a load. I thought maybe it was unbalance, so I hit restart back up.... Worked for short time and is stopped now. In the mean time, someone pushed the start button several times where it is jammed and now stuck. So at this time the button is unable to make contact with control panel. I do not know what code came up originally since my roommate saw it and didn't write it down. Now I can not recall it. Washer also has standing water in it right now. Was able to pull manual release to get close out. Currently washer displays 11 minutes left on washing cycle. Helppppp. Thank you, kindest regards. Michaela

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Hello Michaela. The first thing you will need to fix is the button issue. If the buttin is not broke, but the interface is, you will need to replace the interface. If the unit will start, but will not drain after you fix the interface, you may have a clogged pump or hose, or the pump may need to be replaced.

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