This is an electronic control board intended for use with ranges and stoves. It is found on the front of the stove and provides important information about the appliance. The control board has a small window that provides the time of day or temperature of the oven. This component includes start and cancel buttons, cooking option buttons, and buttons related to the use of the appliance. If the electronic control board goes bad, the buttons may not work and the window may not display information.If this part is damaged or malfunctioning, it will need to be replaced. First, make sure the oven is unplugged and the gas is turned off. Work gloves and a basic tool kit will be needed to replace this component. Remove the back shield on the control panel before taking out the electronic control board. Attach the overlay to the new board and install the new component. Reattach the back shield before use.The electronic control board is a genuine OEM replacement component that has been sourced directly from the manufacturer. It is sold on an individual basis. This component is made to be used in ranges, ovens, and stoves by Whirlpool and Maytag.