The Electronic Control Board is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool microwaves. It controls and regulates the various functions and settings of your microwave, which allows you to effortlessly set the cooking time, power level, and other options for your microwave. It ensures accurate timing and temperature control, delivering consistent and reliable cooking results.
Symptoms of a bad electronic control board include:
- Microwave not powering on
- Unresponsive buttons or controls
- Error messages on the display
A faulty electronic control board can occur due to regular use, power surges, or other electrical issues. If you experience problems such as the microwave not powering on, buttons not responding, or error messages appearing on the display, it may be time to replace the electronic control board.
This OEM Whirlpool part can also be used on Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore/Sears brand appliances.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Display quit working after power surge/outage Jeff S. • Mcminnville , OR • March 11, 2026
Installed a new control board, but unfortunately it did not fix the issue. Microwave still works as it did before. Going to try a display board next.
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