On the control panel, I can select the washing modes, then when I hit start/cancel, nothing will happen. However, if I open the door and close it, it will start up in some other mode, where it sound like the macerator is active, and the heating elements get hot. it will go on like this for as long as i let it. During the first ten minutes or so, no button I push on the panel will seem to work. After about ten minutes, I am able to cancel that mode, choose the mode I wanted, and have it work. I am assuming it is a control board, and not front panel problem, but, wanted to ask the experts. Thanks!

Harry

Thanks for the reply. I cut the power to the unit for 20 minutes. When i turned it on, it had PF flashing (power failure) as normal. Tried it and it still did the same thing. i haven't pulled it out to inspect the wiring, but, it hasn't moved since it was installed many years ago. I will do that, though, and pull the door apart to check the connections at the board. Thanks for your advice!