DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the main control board on a Frigidaire electric washer/dryer laundry center (model FFLE3900UW1). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the appliance will not work at all.
This replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire
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Step-By-Step Instructions1
To replace the main control board in your frigidaire laundry center…
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… you will need a 5/16th inch nut driver, a number two square drive bit or a phillips-head screwdriver, a large flat-head screwdriver, and needle-nose pliers.
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Before you begin the procedure, unplug the power cord.
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Have an assistant help you to move the appliance away from the wall or out of the closet.
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You may need to detach the venting from the dryer to fully access the rear of the laundry center.
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You may also need to shut off the incoming water…
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… and remove the hot and cold water supply lines as well.
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If necessary, remove the drain hose from the standpipe or laundry tub.
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Use the 5/16th inch nut driver to unthread the two screws securing the main control board mounting plate to the rear panel.
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Use the large flat-head screwdriver to help pry the plate free and pull the housing out.
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Use the number two square drive bit or the phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the plate to the control board housing.
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Use the screwdriver to help depress the tabs on the housing to fully detach the plate.
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Using the screwdriver and needle-nose pliers, detach the three wire retainers from the housing.
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Note the orientation of the wires connected to the board…
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… then disconnect the wire connecters to fully remove the old assembly.
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To install the new laundry center control board…
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… connect all the wire connecters to the appropriate terminals and secure the wires in the retaining clips, as necessary.
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Now snap the wire retainers into place.
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Partially position the assembly…
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… and snap the mounting plate onto the housing.
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Rethread the two screws to secure.
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With the screws secured, snap the plate into place in the rear panel…
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… then rethread the screws.
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If necessary, reinsert the drain hose into the standpipe or hook it onto the edge of the tub.
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Reattach the hot and cold water supply lines to the inlet valve ports.
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Reattach the venting if required…
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… and move the appliance back against the wall or into the closet.
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Turn the water supply back on if necessary…
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… plug the power cord back in…
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… and your laundry center should be ready for use.