OEM Whirlpool Refrigerator Control Boards
Maytag, KitchenAid & Amana Too — We Have It.
Original OEM Whirlpool control boards — W10, WPW10 and more. Also fits Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana & Kenmore 596 series. Save 50–70% vs. buying new. Ships same day.
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If your Whirlpool refrigerator stopped cooling, started throwing error codes, or went completely silent — the control board is the most likely cause. It's the brain of the unit. When it fails, everything follows: temperature swings, fans that won't run, a compressor that won't start, or no signal at all. We know a broken fridge is stressful. Let's get it fixed. Part numbers for Whirlpool-platform boards typically begin with W10 or WPW10 — for example W10503278, W10219463, WPW10503278, or W10811364.
Whirlpool Corporation also builds refrigerators under Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana, Kenmore (596 series), and Jenn-Air. Many of these share the same OEM control board platforms — the same part number, the same board, the same fix. Control board failures in Whirlpool-platform refrigerators often show up as a CF communication fault after a power event, sensor errors like E1 or E2, or a complete shutdown with no error code at all.
We carry OEM boards for Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana, and Kenmore 596 series refrigerators in French door, side-by-side, and bottom-freezer configurations. Search by your W10 or WPW10 part number above for an exact match.
Whirlpool Error Codes Reference
Symptoms a Replacement Board Can Fix
Finding Your Whirlpool W10 or WPW10 Part Number
Your part number is on the sticker on your control board — usually on the front, occasionally on the back. Whirlpool OEM part numbers follow a W10 or WPW10 format (e.g., W10503278, WPW10503278). Both formats reference the same board — WP is simply a Whirlpool-authorized prefix. If the sticker is damaged, send us a message with your model number and we will identify the right part before you order.
Frequently Asked Questions
CF means communication failure between the main control board and the user interface board on the front of the unit. The first thing to check is the wire harness that runs through the door hinge areas — these can get pinched or disconnected from door use over time. If the harness connections are solid and the code persists, the main control board is the most likely fault.
Replacing just the user interface board sometimes resolves it too. The diagnostic step is to swap one board at a time if possible. Most of the CF cases we see end up being the main board.
Yes — Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana, and Jenn-Air are all part of Whirlpool Corporation and many refrigerator lines share the same OEM control board platforms and part numbers. A board listed for a Whirlpool WRF series often also fits the equivalent Maytag MFI series or KitchenAid KFIS series.
The key is always the part number on the sticker on your current board — not the brand name or model number. If your part number matches what we have listed, it will fit regardless of which brand name is on the door.
E1 on a Whirlpool refrigerator is a fresh food compartment temperature sensor fault. Start with the sensor itself — a simple thermistor test with a multimeter will tell you if the resistance is within spec. If the sensor is reading correctly but the E1 code persists, the board's sensor input circuit has failed.
Sensor replacements on Whirlpool units are typically inexpensive and straightforward. If the board turns out to be the issue, our EcoSmart replacement board handles that fix at 50–70% less than buying new OEM.
PO stands for Power Outage. The refrigerator detected that the power was interrupted and the freezer temperature rose above 18°F during the outage. This is an informational alert, not a fault code — pressing any button will clear it.
What you should watch for after clearing PO: if additional error codes appear within hours of clearing the PO alert, a power surge during the outage may have damaged the control board.
The only reliable confirmation is matching the part number on the sticker on your current board. Whirlpool OEM part numbers for control boards typically follow W10 or WPW10 formats (e.g., W10503278, WPW10503278 — note the WP prefix and both can indicate the same board).
Do not rely on model number cross-references alone — Whirlpool builds many variants across similar-looking model numbers. If you are unsure, send us a message with your part number and we will confirm before you order.
Search by part number at the top of this page. If you're not certain which board you need, send us a message — we'll confirm the right part before you spend a dollar. Either way, your appliance's second life starts here.