Not starting the washer could be a grave problem, because washer is the most used appliance at any home. When the washer stops working, you feel discomfort. Most common solution for this case - would be a check control board. Check the power to the user control and display board. If the user control and display board has power, but it isn’t working, replace it. Today we will replace the electronic control board in washer Whirlpool wtw4816fw2. The process of replacement isn’t difficult.
Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Wear work gloves to protect your hands. Have someone help you move the washer away from the wall. Pull the control knob off of the front of the control panel. Remove the 2 screws from the top of the back panel of the console. Push back on the control panel while sliding a putty knife under the right corner of the control panel to release the mounting clip. Repeat on the left side to release the console. Set the console on top of the washer. Take a photo or otherwise document the location of wires connected to the back of the electronic control board. Release any locking tabs on the wire harness connection plugs and then pull each wire plug out of the connections on the back of the control board. Disconnect the air hose from the back of the control board. Remove the mounting screw from the electronic control board. Release the locking tabs and pull the electronic control board out of the console. Position the new control board in place and snap it into the locking tabs. Insert the mounting screw in the control board housing and tighten it firmly. Reconnect the air hose down to the back of the control board. Using your photograph or other documentation as a guide, connect all the wires to the back of the new control board. Push the wire harness plugs into the connections on the control board until the locking tabs snap into place. Position the console on top of the top panel and snap the mounting clips into place to secure the console on the top panel. Reinstall the screws at the top of the back panel on the console. Tighten the screws firmly. Reinstall the control knob. Plug the washer into the electrical outlet. Return the washer to its original location.With the washer shut off, the basket empty (no water or clothes) and the lid closed, enter the diagnostic mode: Turn the control dial 1 complete rotation (360 degrees) counterclockwise. Quickly (within about 6 seconds) turn the control dial 3 clicks clockwise, one click counterclockwise, and one more click clockwise. All the green status lights blink when you successfully activate the diagnostic mode. If the status lights don’t blink, turn the control dial one complete rotation counter-clockwise to reset the control and then try again, this time turning the knob faster. In the diagnostic mode, select the Calibration Cycle by turning the control dial 4 clicks clockwise. When the Rinse light turns on, press Start to begin the Calibration Cycle, which runs for 2 to 3 minutes. When the Calibration Cycle ends, the lid unlocks and the washer shuts off.
Done! Make some tests. Now the washer must work like a new one. If you can’t replace the electronic control board - give us a call and appoint a visit at a convenient time!
