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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Dishwasher Control Board Replacement #8564542
Whirlpool Dishwasher Control Board Replacement #8564542
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$219.65Estimated Savings
$112.5002:02
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the control board on a Whirlpool dishwasher. The most common reasons for replacing the control board are when the dishwasher buttons don’t work, the dispenser doesn’t work, or the dishwasher won’t start.
All of the information for this dishwasher control board replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
KitchenAid, Kenmore, Whirlpool
Tools needed: Torx screwdriver, flat head screwdriver
All of the information for this dishwasher control board replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
KitchenAid, Kenmore, Whirlpool
Tools needed: Torx screwdriver, flat head screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you begin, be sure to turn off the power supply to your dishwasher.
2
With the power off, your first step is to remove the screws securing the control panel and pull the panel off.
3
Depress the tabs to release the control board cover.
4
Use a flathead screwdriver to release the tab through the bottom of the panel.
5
Next, use a small flat-head screwdriver to gently pry up the tabs to release the thermal fuse.
6
Detach the ribbon connector and use the screwdriver to depress the tabs to release the old Control Board.
7
Install the new control board by inserting the tabs into the slots in the control panel and snap into position.
8
Snap the ribbon connector into place on the new board.
9
Then transfer the wires from the old component to the new one.
10
Snap the thermal fuse into place on the new board.
11
Replace the control board cover.
12
Position the control panel and secure it with the screws.
13
You're now ready to restore power to your dishwasher to make sure it's functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the control board on a Whirlpool dishwasher. The most common reasons for replacing the control board are when the dishwasher buttons don’t work, the dispenser doesn’t work, or the dishwasher won’t start.
All of the information for this dishwasher control board replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
KitchenAid, Kenmore, Whirlpool
Tools needed: Torx screwdriver, flat head screwdriver
All of the information for this dishwasher control board replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
KitchenAid, Kenmore, Whirlpool
Tools needed: Torx screwdriver, flat head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you begin, be sure to turn off the power supply to your dishwasher.
2
With the power off, your first step is to remove the screws securing the control panel and pull the panel off.
3
Depress the tabs to release the control board cover.
4
Use a flathead screwdriver to release the tab through the bottom of the panel.
5
Next, use a small flat-head screwdriver to gently pry up the tabs to release the thermal fuse.
6
Detach the ribbon connector and use the screwdriver to depress the tabs to release the old Control Board.
7
Install the new control board by inserting the tabs into the slots in the control panel and snap into position.
8
Snap the ribbon connector into place on the new board.
9
Then transfer the wires from the old component to the new one.
10
Snap the thermal fuse into place on the new board.
11
Replace the control board cover.
12
Position the control panel and secure it with the screws.
13
You're now ready to restore power to your dishwasher to make sure it's functioning properly.
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