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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Dishwasher Lights Flashing? Repair Help #W10473195
Whirlpool Dishwasher Lights Flashing? Repair Help #W10473195
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$101.63Estimated Savings
$112.5003:17
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the main control board on Whirlpool dishwashers. The most common reasons for replacing the main control board are if the control panel buttons don’t work or the dishwasher won’t start and other more common causes have been ruled out.
All of the information in this main control board replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, 3/16” socket
All of the information in this main control board replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, 3/16” socket
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure to turn off the power to your dishwasher before beginning.
2
To replace the main control board, your first step is to open the dishwasher door and remove the screws securing the outer door panel.
3
With the screws removed, pull the panel down then lift it up and out.
4
Next, remove the screws securing the control panel.
5
Pull the panel off.
6
Now remove the wire retainers from the control board.
7
Note the orientation of the control board wires then disconnect them.
8
Use a 3/16th inch socket to remove the screws securing the control board
9
Now pull the tabs back to release the old board.
10
Install the new control board by aligning it in the control panel and snapping it into place.
11
Reinstall the screws to secure.
12
Connect the wires to the appropriate terminals on the new board.
13
Align the wire retainers and snap them into position.
14
Realign the control panel and replace the screws to secure.
15
Reinstall the outer door panel by first aligning it on the door hinges then slide the panel up and reinstall the screws in the inner panel to secure.
16
You’re now ready to restore power to the dishwasher and confirm that it’s working properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the main control board on Whirlpool dishwashers. The most common reasons for replacing the main control board are if the control panel buttons don’t work or the dishwasher won’t start and other more common causes have been ruled out.
All of the information in this main control board replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, 3/16” socket
All of the information in this main control board replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, 3/16” socket
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure to turn off the power to your dishwasher before beginning.
2
To replace the main control board, your first step is to open the dishwasher door and remove the screws securing the outer door panel.
3
With the screws removed, pull the panel down then lift it up and out.
4
Next, remove the screws securing the control panel.
5
Pull the panel off.
6
Now remove the wire retainers from the control board.
7
Note the orientation of the control board wires then disconnect them.
8
Use a 3/16th inch socket to remove the screws securing the control board
9
Now pull the tabs back to release the old board.
10
Install the new control board by aligning it in the control panel and snapping it into place.
11
Reinstall the screws to secure.
12
Connect the wires to the appropriate terminals on the new board.
13
Align the wire retainers and snap them into position.
14
Realign the control panel and replace the screws to secure.
15
Reinstall the outer door panel by first aligning it on the door hinges then slide the panel up and reinstall the screws in the inner panel to secure.
16
You’re now ready to restore power to the dishwasher and confirm that it’s working properly.
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