Primary Function: The electronic control board (part number W10818296) manages the functions of the refrigerator, such as regulating cooling and defrost cycles.
Installation & Compatibility
Compatible Models: Fits various Whirlpool refrigerator models; please confirm this part is correct for your model before ordering.
Installation Difficulty: Medium — Ensure to unplug the refrigerator before installation. Safely store any food that could deteriorate while the power is off.
Tools Required: Work gloves to protect your hands during installation.
Additional Information
The Whirlpool Refrigerator Electronic Control Board is an essential component that ensures the optimal performance of your refrigerator by managing its critical functions, including temperature regulation and defrost cycles. By replacing this electronic control board, common issues such as inconsistent cooling or malfunctioning defrost functions can be resolved, improving the refrigerator's efficiency and reliability. Make sure to handle this part with care while wearing work gloves to prevent any injuries during the replacement process. This part replaces the obsolete part number W10803269.
Part #2307028 Control board for Thermador 48" Built-in side-by-side refrigerator is no longer in production. After research I figured out that the new replacement part is Part #W10818296, which is a full "kit" not just a control board. Installation was easy after following the instructions from the booklet that is included in the new part. My refrigerator's control board is "Style B" as called out in the instruction booklet. Just had to remove the front panel (8 screws) on compressor unit box on top of the refrigerator, remove the small power switch panel (3-screws), disconnect wire harness from the old control board, placed the new control board box in the same overhead compressor unit box, routed the wire hardness from the box to the old control board location and make the connections that were pretty much plug and play. Put the power switch panel back followed by the front cover of the compressor unit box. That's it! It is ~30-40mins job. It took me another 30-40mins to figure things out.
