What is a Maytag washer F5 error code? (ANSWERED!)

A broken washer is really one of those things that set you up for a terrible week. You can’t do the laundry, and you have to fix the washer—or else, you’ll end up with more laundry by the following weekend

Lucky for you, an F5 error code on a Maytag washer usually entails a quick, fuss-free fix. You can troubleshoot the error yourself and dodge a pretty hefty repair fee.

We’ll show you all the possible causes of an F5 error on a Maytag washer. Plus, we’ll show you how to fix them.

What is a Maytag washer F5 error code?

An F5 error code on a Maytag washing machine indicates an issue with the door lock. When the lid can’t close properly, it’s usually due to laundry obstructing the door.

In some cases, an F5 error code is caused by a faulty lid switch. A replacement is needed to get the door to latch again.

Here are a few steps that might help clear the error code.

• Reset your washer. Unplug the washer’s power cord or turn off the power at the circuit breaker, then restore power after at least 30 seconds.

• Remove laundry caught on the door. Inspect the door area for possible obstructions, and remove any, if needed.

If none of these steps worked for you, keep reading our guide as we delve into other possible causes of an F5 error code.

How to Troubleshoot a Maytag Washer F5 Error

Fixing an F5 error on a Maytag washing machine can be as simple as removing obstructions on the door. It could be a piece of clothing, dirt, or packaging material preventing the door from latching properly.

However, if the lid switch is broken, you must replace it to get your washer up and running.

Front-Load Washer

From obstructions and loose connections to component failure, various issues can cause an F5 error code to appear on a Maytag front-load washer. 

But no matter the root cause of the problem, you can fix it with limited repair know-how, a few tools, and step-by-step instructions from us.

Let’s take a look at the most common causes and learn how to troubleshoot each one.

Causes	Solutions
Dirt Build-Up	• Unplug the power cord, or turn off the power at the circuit breaker. • Open the washer door and inspect the area near the door lock, as well as the rubber gasket, for dirt, soap residue, and other possible obstructions. • Dip a towel in warm soapy water. Then, use it to wipe around the door and gasket area. • Pull back the rubber and wipe it clean. After, get a dry cloth and wipe the area until it is dry. • Keep the door open until the gasket is fully dry. To speed up the process, wipe the area with a dry towel. • Restore power to the washer once the gasket is dry. • Confirm that the door latches properly.
Broken Door Latch	• Open the washer door. Use a Torx 15 screwdriver to loosen the screws on the latch. • Pry the latch off the door using the flathead screwdriver. Then, remove the latch and set it aside. • Get the replacement part. Insert the tabs on the latch into the holes in the door, and push until it snaps into place. • Close and open the door to ensure that the latch is seated in the correct position. • Reinstall the screws on the new latch to secure it. Then, close the door to confirm that it latches properly.
Loose Wiring Connections	• Unplug the power cord and turn off the washer. Move the unit forward to gain access to the rear panel. • Open the washer door. Pull back the rubber gasket, then use a flathead screwdriver to pry out the Bellow clamp.  • Remove the clamp and set it aside. Loosen the screws on the door latch assembly.  • Pull out the assembly as far as possible. • Confirm that all three plugs are connected to the assembly. If a connection is loose, connect the plug to the right terminal. • Insert the door latch into the openings on the front panel. Reattach the screws to secure the assembly. • Reinstall the door gasket over the lip. • Slide the top of the washer back into place. Fasten its screws to secure it. • Reinstall the clamp by inserting it from the left side of the gasket.  • Clump on the locking pliers near the spring on the clamp. Then, insert the rest of the clamp underneath the rubber gasket. • Confirm that the clamp is inserted in the groove around the opening of the drum. • Pull hard on the gasket to verify that it is installed properly. • Close the door to confirm that it latches. Then, restore power to the washer.
Defective Door Latch Assembly	• Unplug the power cord and turn off the washer. Move the unit forward to gain access to the rear panel. • Open the washer door. Pull back the rubber gasket, then use a flathead screwdriver to pry out the Bellow clamp.  • Remove the clamp and set it aside. • Loosen the screws on the door latch assembly. Pull out the assembly as far as possible. • Take note of the location of the plugs in the assembly. Disconnect all the plugs by pressing the tabs and simply pulling them out. • Remove the old door latch assembly.Get the replacement part and connect the first plug to the correct terminal. • Remove the screws mounting the top of the washer to the rear panel. • Slide the top panel back and carefully lift it up to remove it. • Reach for the door latch assembly from the top of the washer. Then, connect the two remaining plugs to their proper terminals. • Insert the new door latch into the openings on the front panel. Reattach the screws to secure the assembly. • Reinstall the door gasket over the lip. Slide the top of the washer back into place, then fasten its screws to secure it. • Reinstall the clamp by inserting it from the left side of the gasket.  • Clump on the locking pliers near the spring on the clamp. Then, insert the rest of the clamp underneath the rubber gasket. • Confirm that the clamp is inserted in the groove around the opening of the drum. • Pull hard on the gasket to verify that it is installed properly. Close the door to confirm that it latches. • Reinstall the washer to its original position. Then, restore power.

Dirt Build-Up

When was the last time you gave the door and its gasket a good clean? Dirt, lint, and soap residue can accumulate in the rubber seal, which can obstruct the door and prevent it from closing properly.

If the door gasket isn’t damaged, a deep cleanse should be enough to resolve your problem.

What you’ll need:

• Towels or spongs
• Mild soap

Solution: To clean the door and rubber gasket area of your Maytag front-load washer, follow these steps:

• Step 1: Unplug the power cord or turn off the power at the circuit breaker.
• Step 2: Open the washer door and inspect the area near the door lock, as well as the rubber gasket, for dirt, soap residue, and other possible obstructions.
• Step 3: Dip a towel in warm soapy water. Then, use it to wipe around the door and gasket area.
• Step 4: Pull back the rubber and inspect the area under it for trapped dirt and objects. Wipe it clean.
• Step 5: Get a dry cloth and wipe the area under the gasket dry.
• Step 6: Keep the door open until the gasket is fully dry. To speed up the process, wipe the area with a dry towel.
• Step 7: Restore power to the washer once the gasket is dry.
• Step 8: Check if the door latches properly. 

Broken Door Latch

The door latch is mounted inside the door latch assembly and keeps the door locked during cycles. If the washer door won’t lock, the latch could be misaligned, cracked, or worn out.

You must replace the broken latch to get the door to lock and the washer to start. Luckily, it is an easy and inexpensive fix, which you can perform in a few minutes.

What you’ll need:

• Torx 15 screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver
• New door latch

Solution: To replace a door latch on a Maytag washer, follow these steps:

• Step 1: Open the washer door.
• Step 2: Use a Torx 15 screwdriver to loosen the screws on the latch.
• Step 3: Pry the latch off the door using the flathead screwdriver. Then, remove the latch and set it aside.
• Step 4: Get the replacement part. Insert the tabs on the latch into the holes in the door, and push until it snaps into place.
• Step 5: Close and open the door to ensure that the latch is seated in the correct position.
• Step 6: Reinstall the screws on the new latch to secure it.
• Step 7: Close the door to confirm that it latches properly.

Loose Wiring Connections

If the connections from the door latch assembly to the control board are loose or incorrect, your door will not latch. Since your washer can’t detect that the door is closed, it won’t run a cycle.

Fixing a loose connection is easier than you think. As long as there is no damage to the assembly, you won’t have to make any replacements. 

What you’ll need:

• Torx 20 screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver
• Locking pliers

Solution: To fix loose connections on a front-load Maytag washer, follow these steps:

• Step 1: Unplug the power cord and turn off the washer. Move the unit forward to gain access to the rear panel.
• Step 2: Open the washer door. Pull back the rubber gasket, then use a flathead screwdriver to pry out the Bellow clamp. 
• Step 3: Remove the clamp and set it aside.
• Step 4: Loosen the screws on the door latch assembly. 
• Step 5: Pull out the assembly as far as possible.
• Step 6: Confirm that all three plugs are connected to the assembly. 

If you suspect that a plug isn’t connected to the correct terminal, refer to your user manual. Look for the proper placement of each plug.

The first plug can be connected from the front of the washer, but for the remaining two, you have to open up the top to reconnect them. Skip steps 7, 8, 9 if the last two plugs are already connected properly.

• Step 7:  Remove the screws mounting the top of the washer to the rear panel.
• Step 8: Slide the top panel back and carefully lift it up to remove it.
• Step 9: Reach for the door latch assembly from the top of the washer. Then, connect the two remaining plugs to their proper terminals.
• Step 10: Insert the door latch into the openings on the front panel.
• Step 11: Reattach the screws to secure the assembly.
• Step 12: Reinstall the door gasket over the lip.
• Step 13: Slide the top of the washer back into place. Fasten its screws to secure it.
• Step 14: Reinstall the clamp by inserting it from the left side of the gasket. 
• Step 15: Clump on the locking pliers near the spring on the clamp. Then, insert the rest of the clamp underneath the rubber gasket.
• Step 16: Confirm that the clamp is inserted in the groove around the opening of the drum.
• Step 17: Pull hard on the gasket to verify that it is installed properly.
• Step 18: Close the door to confirm that it latches.
• Step 19: Restore power to the washer.

Defective Door Latch Assembly

The door latch assembly is a mechanism that informs the control board when the washer is sealed and locked. Once the washer detects that the door is shut, it can run a cycle.

After years of constant use, and slamming the door shut, this locking mechanism will wear out. Once it is defective, the washer will no longer start. 

You must replace the entire assembly to get your unit to run another cycle. The best thing is that a replacement won’t cost an arm and a leg, and if you do the fix yourself, you can save hundreds of dollars in repair costs.

What you’ll need:

• Torx 20 screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver
• Locking pliers
• New door latch assembly

Solution: To replace a faulty door latch assembly on a front-load Maytag washer, follow these steps:

• Step 1: Unplug the power cord and turn off the washer. Move the unit forward to gain access to the rear panel.
• Step 2: Open the washer door. Pull back the rubber gasket, then use a flathead screwdriver to pry out the Bellow clamp. 
• Step 3: Remove the clamp and set it aside.
• Step 4: Loosen the screws on the door latch assembly. 
• Step 5: Pull out the assembly as far as possible.
• Step 6: Take note of the location of the plugs in the assembly.
• Step 7: Disconnect all the plugs by pressing the tabs and simply pulling them out.
• Step 8: Remove the old door latch assembly.
• Step 9: Get the replacement part and connect the plug to the right terminal.
• Step 10: Remove the screws mounting the top of the washer to the rear panel.
• Step 11: Slide the top panel back and carefully lift it up to remove it.
• Step 12: Reach for the door latch assembly from the top of the washer. Then, connect the two remaining plugs to their proper terminals.
• Step 13: Insert the new door latch into the openings on the front panel.
• Step 14: Reattach the screws to secure the assembly.
• Step 15: Reinstall the door gasket over the lip.
• Step 16: Slide the top of the washer back into place. Fasten its screws to secure it.
• Step 17: Reinstall the clamp by inserting it from the left side of the gasket. 
• Step 18: Clump on the locking pliers near the spring on the clamp. Then, insert the rest of the clamp underneath the rubber gasket.
• Step 19: Confirm that the clamp is inserted in the groove around the opening of the drum.
• Step 20: Pull hard on the gasket to verify that it is installed properly.
• Step 21: Close the door to confirm that it latches.
• Step 22: Reinstall the washer to its original position. Then, restore power.

Top-Load Washer

The causes of F5 errors on a Maytag top-load washer are similar to the front-load counterparts. Due to the difference in the design of the washers, the fixes may vary greatly, especially per model.

To find out how to troubleshoot an F5 error code on Maytag top-load washers, check out this quick guide below. We’ll walk you through all the steps to resolve your problem.

Causes	Solutions
Dirt Build-Up	• Unplug the power cord, or turn off the power at the circuit breaker. • Open the washer door. Inspect the door latch for dirt build-up. • Use a towel dipped in warm soapy water to wipe the area around the latch and rubber gasket. Or, use cotton swabs to remove dirt. • Use a towel to wipe the area dry. Then, keep the door open until it fully dries. • Restore power to the washer.Check if the door latches properly.
Broken Door Latch	• Unplug the power cord or turn off the power at the circuit breaker. Open the washer door and locate the latch. • Hold the latch and pull it gently towards you. Then, rotate it to the left to release it. • Pull the defective latch out and set it aside. • Get the new latch. Insert it into the housing and rotate it to the right until it locks in place. • Restore power to the washer. • Check if the door latches properly. Run a quick cycle to test if it stays latched throughout the cycle.
Loose Wiring Connections	• Unplug the washer or turn off the power at the circuit breaker. • Shut off the water supply to the washer. • Disconnect the drain and water supply hoses. Tape the door shut. • Move the washer away from the wall to access the back panel. • Use the ¼” nut driver to unfasten the screws on the small cover and the rear access panel. Set the cover and panel aside. • Locate the control board. Confirm that the wire from the door latch assembly to the control board is connected properly.
Defective Door Latch Assembly	• Unplug the washer or turn off the power at the circuit breaker. Shut off the water supply to the washer. • Disconnect the drain and water supply hoses. Tape the door shut. • Move the washer away from the wall to access the back panel. • Use the ¼” nut driver to unfasten the screws on the small cover and the rear access panel. Set the cover and panel aside. • Unplug the lid switch’s wire connector. Refer to your user manual, if necessary. • Remove the plastic retainer clip. Then, squeeze the two prongs on the wire harness retainer and push it down to release it. • Remove the two screws securing the top panel.  • Pull the top forward and lift it up until the tabs on the rear panel fit into the slots on the top. • Get the holding strap and attach the hooks to the washer’s top and main body. Use the flathead screwdriver to pry the lid switch out.  • Remove the wire harnesses from the retaining clips. Then, pull the harness out and set it aside. • Get the new lid lock assembly and slide it into position.  • Insert the wire harness into the opening on the washer’s top. Then, slip the wire under the retaining clips to keep it secure. • Push the wire harness retainers into the slot on the washer’s top until it snaps into place. • Unhook the holding straps. Close the washer’s top by simply pressing it down until it is secure. • Attach the retaining clip of the lid switch’s wire harness. Then, reconnect the wire to the control board. • Reinstall the two screws that secure the top panel. Then, mount the rear access panel and the small cover. • Reconnect the hoses and turn on the water supply. • Restore power to the washer. Run a test cycle to confirm that the door latches and the unit drains properly.
Faulty Main Control Board	• Unplug the washer or turn off the power at the circuit breaker.  • Turn off the water supply, then disconnect both inlet hoses.  • Move the washer away from the wall and turn it around to access the back panel. • Remove the bolts mounting the panel. Insert a flathead screwdriver under the front control panel housing, then pry it open. • Disconnect the wire harness and set the control panel aside. • Take a photo of the wires connected to the main control board. Use it as a reference for the reassembly process. • Unplug the switch wire connectors on the control board. Use a flathead screwdriver to release the bracket and retainer. • Detach the air pressure tube. Use a ¼” nut driver to unfasten the screws securing the control board. • Remove the center knob, then lift the faulty control board to remove it from the panel. • Prep your new control board by transferring the wire retaining bracket from the old assembly to the new one. • Align the control board with the slots on the panel.  • Reinstall the screws to secure the board. Then, return the center control knob. • Plug in all the wire connectors to the correct terminals on the new control board. Use your photo for reference. • Secure the wires on the bracket and retainer. Reattach the air pressure tube. • Align the control panel with the rear panel, then push down until it snaps into place. • Reinstall the screws on the rear panel and reconnect all the hoses. • Turn on the water supply and restore power to the washer. Run a test cycle to confirm that the washer drains properly.

Dirt Build-Up

Dirt might get lodged between the door latch or door latch assembly area, preventing your washer from closing shut. If you see no damage to the said parts, then all you have to do is wipe the dirt away.

To prevent dirt from accumulating in the latch and latch assembly, remember to wipe the areas during your routine cleaning sessions.

What you’ll need:

• Towels or sponges
• Cotton swabs
• Soap and water

Solution: To clean dirt build-up on your Maytag top-load washer’s door area, follow these steps:

• Step 1: Unplug the power cord or turn off the power at the circuit breaker.
• Step 2: Open the washer door. Inspect the door latch and door latch assembly for dirt build-up.
• Step 3: Use a towel dipped in warm soapy water to wipe the area clean, or use cotton swabs to remove dirt that is hard to reach.
• Step 4: Use a towel to wipe the area dry. Then, keep the door open until it fully dries.
• Step 5: Restore power to the washer.
• Step 6: Check if the door latches properly. 

Broken Door Latch

Similar to front-load washers, you can do a quick inspection of the door latch on your top-load unit. If it appears misaligned, broken, or worn out, the mechanical damage is most likely preventing the lock from engaging.

You don’t have to do a continuity test. Once you have a replacement for the door latch, you can perform the fix yourself as it will only take a few seconds of your time.

What you’ll need:

Solution: To replace a broken door latch on a Maytag top-load washer, follow these steps:

• Step 1: Unplug the power cord or turn off the power at the circuit breaker.
• Step 2: Open the washer door and locate the latch.
• Step 3: Hold the latch and pull it gently towards you. Then, rotate it to the left to release it.
• Step 4: Pull the defective latch out and set it aside.
• Step 5: Get the new latch. Insert it into the housing and rotate it to the right until it locks in place.
• Step 6: Restore power to the washer.
• Step 7: Check if the door latches properly. Run a quick cycle to test if it stays latched throughout the cycle.

Loose Wiring Connections

Another possible cause of an F5 error code on a Maytag washer is a loose connection. Perhaps it wasn’t plugged in properly after routine maintenance or repair.

Inspecting all the connections from the door latch assembly to the control board will help you determine if there is a loose wire. Not to worry, there won’t be any need to make replacements if nothing is broken.

What you’ll need:

• ¼” nut driver
• Holding strap
• Tape
• Flathead screwdriver

Solution: To inspect a loose connection on your Maytag door latch assembly, follow these steps:

• Step 1: Unplug the washer or turn off the power at the circuit breaker.
• Step 2: Shut off the water supply to the washer.
• Step 3: Disconnect the drain and water supply hoses. Tape the door shut.
• Step 4: Move the washer away from the wall to access the back panel.
• Step 5: Use the ¼” nut driver to unfasten the screws on the small cover and the rear access panel. Set the cover and panel aside.
• Step 6: Locate the control board. Confirm that the wire from the door latch assembly to the control board is connected properly.

Defective Door Latch Assembly

Sometimes, a door latch might not show visible signs of damage. However, it could still be defective, causing a communication failure between the locking mechanism and the control panel.

In such cases, the best way to confirm that the door latch is defective is through a continuity test using a multimeter.

What you’ll need:

• ¼” nut driver
• Holding strap
• Tape
• Flathead screwdriver
• Multimeter
• New lid switch

Solution: To determine if a door latch assembly on a Maytag top-load washer is defective, perform a continuity test by following these steps:

• Step 1: Unplug the washer or turn off the power at the circuit breaker.
• Step 2: Shut off the water supply to the washer.
• Step 3: Disconnect the drain and water supply hoses. Tape the door shut.
• Step 4: Move the washer away from the wall to access the back panel.
• Step 5: Use the ¼” nut driver to unfasten the screws on the small cover and the rear access panel. Set the cover and panel aside.
• Step 6: Unplug the lid switch’s wire connector. Refer to your user manual, if necessary.
• Step 7: Remove the plastic retainer clip. Then, squeeze the two prongs on the wire harness retainer and push it down to release it.
• Step 8: Use the ¼” nut driver to remove the two screws securing the top panel.
• Step 9: Pull the washer’s top forward and lift it up until the tabs on the rear panel fit into the slots on the top.
• Step 10: Get the holding strap and attach the hooks to the washer’s top and main body.
• Step 11: Use the flathead screwdriver to pry the lid switch out. 
• Step 12: Remove the wire harnesses from the retaining clips. Then, pull the harness out and set it aside.
• Step 13: Rotate the dial on the multimeter to the lowest ohms of resistance.
• Step 14: Touch each of the probes to the switch’s power input terminals. Then, actuate the switch.

The multimeter will show close to 0 ohms of resistance if the switch has continuity. However, if the multimeter shows little to no change when you actuate the switch, it means that the component is defective and requires a replacement.

To replace your top-load Maytag washer’s faulty lid switch, follow these steps:

• Step 1: Unplug the washer or turn off the power at the circuit breaker.
• Step 2: Shut off the water supply to the washer.
• Step 3: Disconnect the drain and water supply hoses. Tape the door shut.
• Step 4: Move the washer away from the wall to access the back panel.
• Step 5: Use the ¼” nut driver to unfasten the screws on the small cover and the rear access panel. Set the cover and panel aside.
• Step 6: Unplug the lid switch’s wire connector. Refer to your user manual, if necessary.
• Step 7: Remove the plastic retainer clip. Then, squeeze the two prongs on the wire harness retainer and push it down to release it.
• Step 8: Use the ¼” nut driver to remove the two screws securing the top panel.
• Step 9: Pull the washer’s top forward and lift it up until the tabs on the rear panel fit into the slots on the top.
• Step 10: Get the holding strap and attach the hooks to the washer’s main top and body.
• Step 11: Use the flathead screwdriver to pry the lid switch out. 
• Step 12: Remove the wire harnesses from the retaining clips. Then, pull the harness out and set it aside.
• Step 13: Get the new lid lock assembly and slide it into position until it is seated properly.
• Step 14: Insert the wire harness into the opening on the main top. Then, slip the wire under the retaining clips to keep it secure.
• Step 15: Push the wire harness retainer into the slot on the washer’s top until it snaps into place.
• Step 16: Unhook the holding straps. Close the washer’s top by simply pressing it down until it is secure.
• Step 17: Attach the retaining clip of the lid switch’s wire harness. Then, reconnect the wire to the control board.
• Step 18: Use the ¼” nut driver to reinstall the two screws that secure the top panel.
• Step 19: Reinstall the rear access panel and its screws. After, mount the small cover.
• Step 20: Reconnect the hoses and turn on the water supply.
• Step 21: Restore power to the washer. Run a test cycle to confirm that the door latches and the unit drains properly.

Faulty Main Control Board

As mentioned, the main control board is responsible for several functions in your Maytag washing machine. If the board itself is defective, it may prevent the door from locking properly and the washer from starting a cycle.

Since a defective control board isn’t the easiest to diagnose, as symptoms may vary greatly, you can consider this possibility once you’ve ruled out everything else on this list. 

To confirm that the control board is defective, perform a continuity test using a multimeter.

What you’ll need:

• Flathead screwdriver
• ¼” nut driver
• Pliers
• Multimeter
• New main control board

Solution: Remove the main control board and test it for continuity to confirm that it is defective and requires replacement. Just follow the steps below:

• Step 1: Unplug the washer or turn off the power at the circuit breaker.
• Step 2: Turn off the water supply, then disconnect both inlet hoses.
• Step 3: Move the washer away from the wall and turn it around to access the back panel.
• Step 4: Use a ¼” nut driver to remove the bolts mounting the panel.
• Step 5: Insert the flathead screwdriver under the front control panel housing, then pry it open.
• Step 6: Disconnect the wire harness and set the control panel aside.
• Step 7: Take a photo of the wires connected to the main control board. Use it as a reference for the reassembly process.
• Step 8: Disconnect the switch wire connectors on the control board, including the power wire. Then, use a flathead screwdriver to release the bracket and retainer.
• Step 9: Detach the air pressure tube.
• Step 10: Use a ¼” nut driver to unfasten the screws securing the control board.
• Step 11: Remove the center knob, then lift the control board to isolate it from the washer.
• Step 12: Check the control board for burns and discoloration, which are tell-tale signs of damage.
• Step 13: Get a multimeter and test the pump for continuity. Rotate the dial to the Continuity Test mode.
• Step 14: Place each probe on each side of the fuse on the control board.

If the multimeter beeps, it means that the fuse is good and the control board is functioning well. However, if you hear nothing, the fuse is defective, which means that the control board needs replacement.

To replace the main control board of a top-load Maytag washer, follow these steps:

• Step 1: Unplug the washer or turn off the power at the circuit breaker.
• Step 2: Turn off the water supply, then disconnect both inlet hoses.
• Step 3: Move the washer away from the wall and turn it around to access the back panel.
• Step 4: Use a ¼” nut driver to remove the bolts mounting the panel.
• Step 5: Insert the flathead screwdriver under the front control panel housing, then pry it open.
• Step 6: Disconnect the wire harness and set the control panel aside.
• Step 7: Take a photo of the wires connected to the main control board. Use it as a reference for the reassembly process.
• Step 8: Disconnect the switch wire connectors on the control board, including the power wire. Then, use a flathead screwdriver to release the bracket and retainer.
• Step 9: Detach the air pressure tube.
• Step 10: Use a ¼” nut driver to unfasten the screws securing the control board.
• Step 11: Remove the center knob, then lift the faulty control board to remove it from the panel.
• Step 12: Get your new control board. Before installing it, transfer the wire retaining bracket from the old assembly to the new one.
• Step 13: Align the control board with the slots on the panel. 
• Step 14: Reinstall the screws to secure the board. Then, return the center control knob.
• Step 15: Plug in all the wire connectors to the correct terminals on the new control board. Use your photo for reference.
• Step 16: Secure the wires on the bracket and retainer.
• Step 17: Reattach the air pressure tube.
• Step 18: Align the control panel with the rear panel, then push down until it snaps into place.
• Step 19: Reinstall the screws on the rear panel.
• Step 20: Reconnect all the hoses.
• Step 21: Turn on the water supply and restore power to the washer.
• Step 22: Run a test cycle to confirm that the washer drains properly.