Kitchenaid Heating Element new control board problem

Dishwasher Repair
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My Kitchenaid dishwasher KUDS01ILWH2 had the famous failed heating element issue. I bought the kit with the new element and circuit board. Installation was no problem. However the replacement circuit board is not the same as the original in that it lacks connections for 2 wires. Looking down at the door, these are the 2 white wires at the top. The new board just has a blank spot there, although the plastic frame has a notch for it. I put in the new board and the dishwasher would not turn on. I stuck the old one back in and it will turn on. Thus the 2 wires are important. Looking at the circuit diagram I think they have something to do with the door switch. I called Parts Select and they confirmed I had the correct kit for my machine. I was provided the number for Whirlpool ( who also makes Kitchenaid) but they are of no help. I checked various places and all the control boards lack the connections for the 2 wires. Can anyone help out? Can I just connect the wires together? Are they a door opening safety switch?

Old circuit board P/N 8534866 Rev. Rec
New circuit board P/N 8564542 Rev. A

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That piece that is missing is the fuse kit. You can use the old one, it pops right off with a flat head screwdriver. Check for continuity across the leads, you should read a direct short. If you don’t have the old one, you can order another one, part# PS774514.

http://www.********************.com/PartDetail.aspx?Inventory=774514&SourceCode=1

Good luck,

Dave.

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The other reply you received is correct procedure.
I just replaced the heater element on our Kenmore
also made by Whirlpool. Obselete part and Whirlpool
was of ZERO help. I used the plastic clip on part
from old controller and thus no need to remove wires.
Happy to say that I’m out of the handwashing duties.
Tim