The Control Board is an OEM part for Whirlpool dishwashers. It serves as the central control unit, regulating various functions such as cycle selection, water temperature, and drying operations through its electronic components. Causes of a bad control board can include power surges, electrical shorts, water damage, or simply wear and tear over time. Symptoms of a bad Control Board include: The dishwasher not starting or responding to inputs Error codes or indicator lights illuminating Cycles not running or completing properly  Issues with water intake, draining, or heating Strange noises or abnormal behavior during operation This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.This part fixes the following symptomsTouchpad does not respondPart Number 12002709 (AP4009230) replaces 1184174, 12002709R, 99002976, 99003157, 99003431, 99003431R, AH2004004, EA2004004, PS2004004, W10169325, W10218817.