CONTROL BOARD REMOVAL OR REPLACEMENT

IMPORTANT: Electrostatic (static electric- ity) discharge may cause damage to elec- tronic control assemblies.

NOTE: Be sure to perform the Diagnostic Tests before replacing the control board.

To remove Central Control Unit (CCU):

1.Unplug washer or disconnect power.

2.Remove all connectors from the CCU.

3.Place two flat blade screwdrivers under the left and right tab, on the top of the CCU and slide the CCU forward.

To reassemble CCU:

1.Align the tab on top of the CCU with the notch in the cabinet. Also, align the posts on the back of the CCU with the hole in the back of the cabinet.

2.Slide the CCU back into place.

3.Reconnect wire harness.

To remove the touchpad/LED assembly:

1.Unplug washer or disconnect power.

2.Disconnect touchpad/LED assembly wire harness from the CCU.

3.Remove dispenser drawer.

4.Remove left front screw that was covered by the dispenser drawer.

5.Open door, under the center of the touchpad/ LED assembly there is a notch, insert a flat blade screwdriver in notch to release the bottom of the touchpad/LED assembly.

6.On the right hand side behind the touchpad/ LED assembly, press tab to release right side of the touchpad/LED assembly.

7.Gently pry up and release the top of the touchpad/LED assembly. This should com- pletely release the entire touchpad/LED assembly.

To remove Motor Control Unit (MCU):

1.Unplug washer or disconnect power.

2.Remove wire harness cover and discon- nect the wire harness from the MCU.

3.With a flat blade screwdriver, lift the front tab up and slide the MCU forward.

To remove line/ interference filter:

1.Unplug washer or disconnect power.

2.Disconnect the three connectors from the line filter and power cord.

3.Remove the two screws which secure the line filter to the top brace.

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Whirlpool MFW 9700S, MFW 9600S To remove Central Control Unit CCU, To reassemble CCU, To remove the touchpad/LED assembly