DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the motor control board on Electrolux washing machine. The most common reason for replacing the motor control board is when the washing machine won't start.
All of the information in this motor control board replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Electrolux
Tools used: Phillips-head screwdriver or Number two square drive bit, & a T-20 Torx bit.
Step-By-Step Instructions1
Electrolux Front-Load Washer - Model EFLS627UTT
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Front-Load Washer Motor Control Board Replacement
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Tools & Assistance Needed
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"You will need a T-20 Torx bit and a Philips-head screwdriver for this procedure, and you may need assistance."
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Be sure to unplug the power cord.
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Be sure to shut off the water supply.
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Remove the hot-and-cold water supply lines from the inlet valve ports – be prepared for some water to spill out.
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Have an assistant help you to move the appliance away from the wall.
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"Using a Philips-head screwdriver or a number two square drive bit, unthread the rear screws securing the top panel."
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Use a T-20 Torx bit to unthread all of the screws securing the rear panel.
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Use a Philips-head screwdriver to unthread the screw securing the panel to the motor control board housing.
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"Using the Philips-head screwdriver or number two square drive bit, unthread the screw to release the power cord grounding wire."
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Depress the tab to disconnect the power cord wire connecter.
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Unthread the screws securing the vibration damper.
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Unthread the screw securing the drain hose mounting flange.
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Slide the retaining disc off of the drain hose.
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Fully remove the rear panel.
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Fully unthread the front screw securing the motor control board.
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Loosen the rear screw and slide the assembly out.
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Depress the tabs to release the cover.
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"Note the orientation of the wire connecters, then disconnect them."
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Install the new motor control board by first connecting the wire connecters to the appropriate terminals.
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"Hook the wires under the retaining tabs, and snap the cover into place."
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Align the assembly under the rear screw and insert the front tabs into the holes in the base.
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"Tighten the rear screw, then thread and tighten the front screw."
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Reinstall the rear panel by first feeding the drain hose through the hole in the panel.
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"Position the panel on the frame, then thread the screws to secure."
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"Connect the power cord wire connecter, and secure the grounding wire to the panel with the screw."
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Realign the drain hose flange and thread the screw to secure.
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Slide the retaining disc onto the end of the hose.
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Reinstall the vibration damper.
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"Realign the top panel, and secure it with the screws at the rear."
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Move the appliance back against the wall.
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Attach the hot-and-cold water supply lines to the inlet valve ports.
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"Turn the water supply back on, and plug the power cord back in."
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Congrats! Your front-load washer is ready for use.