The Whirlpool W10854216 electronic control board is designed specifically for Whirlpool dishwashers. It acts as your dishwasher's brain, receiving signals from various components and translating them into actions that regulate the wash cycle. Sensor 1 on the control board monitors water temperature, cycle stage, and wash progress. It then uses this information to regulate water flow, motor operation, and heating elements. A faulty control board can cause a variety of dishwasher problems, such as not starting at all, incomplete wash cycles, and leakage. Replacing a faulty control board with the W10854216 restores your dishwasher's full functionality and ensures peak performance during each wash cycle.