Whirlpool WPW10459140 Dishwasher Control Panel OEM Part

Based on feedback found on the internet, I knew it was either the control panel or control board. Ordered both and it turns out I only needed to replace the control panel. Really easy fix. Turned off the power, unscrewed the top 6 screws to open up the control panel. Removed the cover and disconnected the ribbon cable. Took off the latch assembly and control panel by gently pushing in the plastic tabs. Attached the new control panel by snapping everything back in place, reconnecting the ribbon cable, and putting the cover back on. Screwed everything back in place with the six screws and turn pack on the power. So far, everything is working good as new.

Replaced the control panel because it had short circuited. The Normal, Light and Cancel button were blinking really fast. Found a thread that said it was the control panel.

The plastic latch handle on my son & daughter-in-law's dishwasher. While taking off the control panel to look at the problem, I found out that a couple of the post holes in the control panel were broken. If you need to do this, you'll need a small Allen wrench to remove the top 6 screws from the inside of the door and a screwdriver or other tool to help pop some of the plastic clips on the door latch bracket and control board cover. Pull out the control board and disconnect the ribbon cable from it. Connect the ribbon cable on the new control panel to the control board and place the board in the panel and replace the control board cover. Snap the new handle onto the posts on the door latch bracket, and snap the bracket back into the door. Place the control panel in the door, line up the control panel holes with the door holes and replace the screws. I did a web search on the dishwasher model number to find out about parts and found then on AppliancePartsPros.com. The prices there were competitive with other websites and the site had reasonably good reviews. Standard shipping was really quick for me.

Ordered new part had a service man replace it.

1) Turned off power at the circuit breaker. 2) Removed the six star screws securing the panel. 3) Gently removed the black cover over the door lever and circuit board. 4) Removed ribbon cable connected to circuit board. 5) Removed control panel. 6) Attached the ribbon cable from the new control panel, to the circuit board. 7) Reseated the circuit board and door lever assembly, then the protective cover. 8) Secured the panel to the door with six star screws. Tightened up everything. 9) Turned power back on at the circuit breaker. 10) Tested the buttons one by one, then ran a normal cycle. Done. Removing the control panel can be a little tricky, unless you have something to rest the panel on, while you try to remove the items listed above. Two people can do this in under 10 minutes.