Whirlpool WPW10481149 Dishwasher Control Panel

The Whirlpool WPW10481149 Dishwasher Control Panel serves as your dishwasher. This electronic panel contains all of the buttons, lights, and displays that you use to interact with your appliance. This enables you to select wash cycles, change parameters such as water temperature and cycle time, and check the dishwasher's status using indicator lights.  When you click a button on the control panel, it transmits signals to the dishwasher's internal components, instructing them what to perform. For example, pushing the Normal Wash button may instruct the dishwasher to fill with water, heat it to a predetermined temperature, and circulate it through the spray arms to clean your dishes. The control panel also shows information regarding the wash cycle, like the remaining time and any error codes.