Our Whirlpool Quiet partner III (model GU3200xtps0) is giving us a bad times.
Earlier this summer, the ‘‘Rinse Only’’ light started blinking consistantly and no more washing was possible. After a couple weeks, ready to call to get it repair, it went back to life.
The RinseOnly light started blinking again this morning, with no more washing possible. While trying different sequence tonight (Hi temp- heated dry…), the ‘normal’ light was getting on at some point, at the same time ‘rinse only’ was up, not flashing.
‘rinse only’ is now on, not flashing, and no more buttons are responding. When it turn off, I can only get something hitting the ‘rinse only’ button.
I supposed the computer part is Kaput. How can I be sure of that, before purchasing a new board?
The usual way to troubleshoot this type on problem is to use a meter and check the pin outs/switches of the control panel (keypad), then if it checks out OK replace the control board.
Still a bit of a crap shoot but your odds of replacing the correct part are better.
You may also want to try the following.
Connector Cleaning / Checking
Unplug the unit
Open it up
Remove the ribbon cable from the keypad to the control board at the control board.
Clean the edge connector. Use electronics contact cleaner or isopropyl alcohol.
If it is the type where there is not a connector just the insulation is removed, it can be cleaned with a pencil eraser. Do not use an ink eraser as it is too abrasive.
Check the tracks in the ribbon cable for hairline cracks. A magnifying glass helps here.
Would not hurt to clean the connector on the board. Use electronics contact cleaner or isopropyl alcohol and a tooth brush. Be gentle and do not reconnect till all the solvent evaporates.
Reconnect everything and give it a try.
