Whirlpool Corporation Dryer Touchpad and Control Panel / Console Assembly W11378949
Genuine Whirlpool OEM dryer console assembly/control panel containing the user-interface buttons and display. The part is also cataloged by some distributors as an electronic control board or CNTRL-ELEC.
❓ Is This the Right Part?
This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:
- ✔ Your dryer is a compatible Whirlpool WED560, WED5620, WGD560, WGD5620, or YWED series model
- ✔ The dryer has power — drum light or other indicators confirm power is present
- ✔ The control panel is unresponsive or the display is blank despite confirmed power
- ✔ A 5-minute hard reset (unplug, wait, restore power) did not resolve the fault
- ✔ ONLY problem is control panel failure — not a thermal fuse, door switch, or main control board fault
Not sure? Send us your model number — we'll confirm before you order.
🔧 Common Symptoms
- Dryer won't start — no response when Start button is pressed
- Control panel buttons unresponsive — no beep or display change on any button press
- Display blank or dark despite dryer having power
- Display showing incorrect characters or partial segments
- Cycle won't advance or complete — dryer stops mid-cycle without finishing
- Some buttons work but others don't — partial console board failure
✔ If these symptoms match, this is the most likely failed component in the system.
✔ In most cases, replacing the electronic console board restores full control panel function and normal cycle operation immediately.
✅ Cross Reference Information
Part Number: W11378949
Manufacturer Replacements: W11296383, W11314470, 1314470
Part Details
- Part Number: W11378949
- Part Type: Touchpad and Control Panel / Console Assembly
- Manufacturer: Whirlpool Corporation
- Appliance Type: Dryer
⚙️ Installation
Skill Level: Easy to Moderate — 20–40 min DIY. Disconnect power at the breaker before beginning. Remove the top panel screws and lift the console to access the board behind the control panel fascia. Photograph all wire harness connector positions before disconnecting, transfer all connectors to the new W11378949 board in the same positions, and reinstall the console. Restore power and run a full test cycle to confirm all buttons, display, and cycle functions operate correctly.
💡 Pro Tip
Unplug the dryer for 5 full minutes, then restore power and test the control panel — a locked or frozen console board will often reset and resume normal function after a complete power cycle. If the panel responds normally after the reset but fails again within days or weeks, the board has an intermittent fault and replacement is confirmed. A hard reset costs nothing and eliminates the most common cause of a false console board diagnosis.
Related repair guides and model hubs: Whirlpool Dryer Console Board W11378949, Whirlpool Dryer Won't Start, Whirlpool Dryer Parts, 7MWED5620HW0, WED560LHW0, WED5620HW0, WGD560LHW0, WGD5620HW0, YWED560LHW0, YWED5620HW0
Verified Compatible Models
7MWED5620HW0, 7MWED5620HW1, 7MWGD5622HW0, 7MWGD5622HW1, WED560LHW0, WED560LHW1, WED560LHW2, WED5620HW0, WED5620HW1, WED5620HW2, WGD560LHW0, WGD560LHW1, WGD560LHW2, WGD560LHW3, WGD5620HW0
Model Families: WED560 series, WED5620 series, WGD560 series, WGD5620 series, YWED series
Fitment reminder: Match the complete appliance model number before ordering.
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✅Compatibility & Cross Reference
Not sure about your model number? Call 1-877-899-7278 and we’ll help you confirm. All brand names are the property of their respective owners and are used for compatibility reference only.
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