Whirlpool Duet Sport Dryer F-01 fault control board repair

ID: 158435

Description: Your dryer is not starting and displays an F-01...

Steps:

1. Unplug the dryer from the wall outlet.
2. Remove the 2 screws securing the top panel.
3. Slide the top panel toward the back, then lift.
4. Unplug the wires from the control board
5. Remove the 2 screws securing the control board assembly.
6. Remove the screw to free the control board.
7. Press the notch underneath the control board assembly then slide toward the front to remove the control board.

8. Lift the 2 tabs to remove the cover.
9. Press the 6 tabs and lift the board up to free it from the enclosure.
10. Motor relay.
11. Heating element relay.
12. Motor relay surge supressor.

13. Damage caused by heat generated by worn out relay contact.
14. Desolder and remove both relays, varistor and resistor.
15. Board with components removed. Relay terminal is in bad shape and melted on the board.
16. Clean the damaged soldering pads on both sides before installing new components.

17. Install the new components.
18. Make sure there is good continuity between the 2 terminals and that the trace was not damaged by heat from the relay. If there is no continuity, add a good gage wire between the terminals as it carries the motor current.