Whirlpool WP8558209 Dishwasher Control Panel

The Whirlpool WP8558209 Dishwasher Control Panel functions as your dishwasher's brain. It's a rectangular panel that usually sits on the front upper half of the dishwasher door. This control panel contains buttons, lights, and a display (depending on the model) that allow you to communicate with the dishwasher. Pressing the various buttons allows you to select a wash cycle, specify options such as high-temperature wash or sanitize, and start or stop the dishwasher. The control panel lights will show the selected cycle, the remaining time, and any error codes that may occur. A fully functioning control panel is required to operate your dishwasher. When the dishwasher is turned on, the control panel takes signals from you and converts them into instructions for the dishwasher's internal components.