{"product_id":"w10860906","title":"Whirlpool Dryer Control Panel (W10860906) (Replaces W10692607)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe control panel is the main interface that lets you select drying cycles, temperature settings, and options on your electric dryer. It houses the selector switches, buttons, and wiring connections that send your chosen settings to the control board so the dryer runs the cycle you selected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:#ffff99\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eImportant Compatibility Note:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePart number \u003cstrong\u003eW10860906\u003c\/strong\u003e is the current manufacturer-approved replacement for the following discontinued part number(s): \u003cstrong\u003eW10692607\u003c\/strong\u003e. If your appliance documentation or old part uses any of these numbers, this is the correct, updated component for your repair.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControl panels can fail from normal wear on the switches and contacts over years of use, moisture or lint buildup behind the panel, or physical damage from impact. Electrical surges or heat exposure inside the dryer cabinet can also degrade the wiring harness connections and internal components, causing the panel to respond poorly or stop working altogether.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are noticing any of the following issues with your electric dryer, a faulty control panel may be the cause:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Cycle selector knob or buttons do not respond when pressed or turned\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Dryer starts on its own or runs the wrong cycle unexpectedly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Settings reset or change during a cycle without input\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Some cycle options work while others are completely unresponsive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Display or indicator lights flicker, stay blank, or show incorrect information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Dryer will not start even though the door is closed and power is on\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Visible cracks, broken switches, or physical damage on the panel surface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Whirlpool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42438829736021,"sku":"W10860906","price":153.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/6189\/2437\/files\/whirlpool-dryer-control-panel-w10860906-replaces-w10692607.webp?v=1778447455","url":"https:\/\/homepartsplus.com\/products\/w10860906","provider":"Home Parts Plus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}