Whirlpool WPW10438751 Electronic Control Board OEM Part

The lights in the electronic panel went out on our double oven. The start button would beep, but that was it. It came back on for a few minutes every other day or so, but certainly not anything we could rely on. So I found the part online and bought with these guys because they were super helpful over the phone, confirmed the new part would work for my oven model (RBD305PDS14), and had a fantastic return policy. I am not a fix it guy by any mean, but this one was pretty easy. Buying the part and doing in myself saved hundreds of dollars. It was just a matter of figuring out how to get the front panel off the oven (had to remove the side trim pieces first, then remove 4 wood screws and pull the entire oven unit away from the wall a few inches - the panel screws are on the side of the unit), then keeping track of which electronic components fit into which receptacles on the circuit board, and swapping out the new one for the one. Took me about 30 minutes, but only because I'm not very good at this sort of thing.

Ordered two parts. the first was the front cover and display, but that did not fix it. The second was the more expensive Electronic Control Board. That worked! Total of $500 spent, but still cheaper than a $2500 new double oven.

I didn't pull the double oven out of the wall making it a little tighter to work on. Installation takes 5 minutes Disassembly takes a little longer. So it took me about 30 minutes start to finish. Suggestion.... always use your phone to take photos as you disassemble electric parts. Remembering wiring assemblies can be daunting. The parts were OEM. No adaption required. I've ordered for other appliances in the past and have been satisfied with prices and savings on labor.

First replaced Control Panel Assembly only - ovens worked for about three weeks, then same error code. Next, replaced both Control Panel Assembly and Electronic Control Board. Success! Ovens have now been working great about two weeks. Important that "ribbon" on Control Panel Assembly is securely and correctly attached to Control Board. Wife is happy Easter dinner will go on as planned. *Important note:* In researching this issue on various sites, came to conclusion many people experienced this same problem after using "self-cleaning" feature (which I had done, too). Obviously, high heat and computer boards do not mix. Won't be using this feature ever again.

Replaced ECB, remove the two screws on the outside bottom of side trim and remove side trim. Remove two small screws holding control panel. Carefully pull control panel forward to access four screws holding control board to control panel. Very carefully disconnect ribbon from control board by depressing side clips to release. Remove the four screws and move the control panel out of the way. The ribbon is permanently attached to control panel and may be brittle due to overheating, if broken you will need to replace the control panel also. Depress the keeper and slide the side electronic panel out of the ECB. Rotate ECB to access wires attached. It is now a simple unplug and remove and replace in reverse order