COOLING OR DEFROST OPERATION IS NOT BEING CONTROLLED NORMALLY
Whirlpool Refrigerator Control Board W11196400, Fixes Cooling or defrost operation is not being controlled normally
Whirlpool genuine OEM electronic control board for select refrigerators. The control board manages refrigerator operating functions, including cooling and defrost timing.
Part W11196400Replaces W11135061, W11265218Whirlpool
Guaranteed to Fit — or your money back.
Confirm your full appliance model number before ordering.
Confirm your full appliance model number before ordering.
Is This the Right Part?
Part NumberW11196400
ReplacesW11135061, W11265218
ManufacturerWhirlpool
Appliance TypeRefrigerator
Part TypeControl Board
✅ Cross Reference Information
Current Part NumberW11196400
ReplacesW11135061, W11265218
Common Symptoms
- Poor or absent cooling performance
- Defrost-cycle problems that can contribute to frost accumulation
- Temperature-control problems
- Ice maker or display/control-function issues
Check Before Replacing
- Confirm the refrigerator has power and note whether the display and interior lights operate.
- Verify temperature settings, door closure, and that interior air vents are not blocked before attributing a cooling issue to the board.
- Inspect for unusual evaporator frost accumulation only after safely protecting food and disconnecting power if access requires disassembly.
- Use the model-specific technical sheet/service diagnostics to check stored fault indications or functional tests; leave live-voltage measurements to an authorized technician.
Pro Tip
Because this board coordinates several refrigerator functions, a cooling or defrost symptom alone does not prove the board is faulty; first rule out airflow, door-seal, frost-pattern, and other component issues using the model-specific technical sheet.
Part Details
Part NumberW11196400
Part TypeControl Board
ManufacturerWhirlpool
Appliance TypeRefrigerator
Primary FunctionManages refrigerator operating functions, including cooling and defrost timing.
Installation Notes
- Safely store perishable food before service.
- Disconnect electrical power before servicing or installing the control board.
- Follow the technical information for the exact refrigerator model; only authorized technicians should perform diagnostic voltage measurements.
- Use work gloves for safe handling.
Verified Compatible Models
WRS321SDHB00, WRS321SDHB01, WRS321SDHB05, WRS321SDHV00, WRS321SDHV01, WRS321SDHV05, WRS321SDHW00, WRS321SDHW04, WRS321SDHZ00, WRS321SDHZ01, WRS321SDHZ05, WRS331SDHB03, WRS331SDHM02, WRS331SDHW02, WRS331SDHW03
Fitment reminder: Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.
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