DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the control board on a KitchenAid dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the board is if the dishwasher is not working at all, and other commonly replaced parts are working properly.
All of the information for this control board replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Ikea, Amana, Jenn Air, Maytag
Tools needed: 1/4" nut driver, flat head screwdriver, phillips head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions1
Before you replace the dishwasher control board, be sure to turn off the power to the appliance.
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Use a quarter-inch nut driver or a Phillips head screwdriver to unthread the mounting screws securing the lower access panels.
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Remove the outer panel along with the inner panel and the attached insulation.
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Reach under the dishwasher and release the Control Board wires from the sump clip.
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Detach the wire harness retainer from the control board mounting bracket, and you can remove the assembly from the bracket.
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Use a small flat-head screwdriver to depress the tabs to pry the control board cover off.
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Note the orientation of the wires connected to the control board, then disconnect them.
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Install the new control board by first connecting the wire connectors to the appropriate terminals.
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Align the cover, tuck the wires in, and snap on the cover.
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Position the control board in the mounting bracket and snap the wire harness retainer into the slot in the bracket.
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Hook the wires onto the sump clip.
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Reposition the inner access panel and insulation, followed by the outer panel.
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Rethread and tighten the screws to secure.
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With the repair completed, turn the power back on, and your dishwasher should be ready for use.