WRX988SIBM03 Whirlpool fridge does not reset after power outage

[europass5]

Model Number

WRX988SIBM03

Brand

Whirlpool

Age

6-10 years

Whirlpool fridge does not reset after power outage, control lights are on but lights are off inside fridge and not cooling makes clicking noise. I have to turn breaker off for 30 seconds a couple times to get it back to working. I am thinking to replace the control panel assembly. Thanks.

 

[Jake]

Sounds like the main board is possibly bad.

Here's the main board for your model:

Whirlpool W10843055 Refrigerator Control Board (AP5989612) - AppliancePartsPros.com

This control board is responsible for controlling the main electronic functions of the refrigerator. It monitors and manages the temperature and cooling settings of the appliance. Models that are compatible with this part can have the temperature adjusted digitally. If a control board is damaged...

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Rick helped another person with the similar issue here:

FIXED - KitchenAid Refrigerator KRFF507ESS01 No lights no cooling and ticking noise

Hello, I have a Kitchenaid fridge that is driving me crazy. Every 2 weeks or per month it will quit. The lights do not come on the cooling is not active and there is faint ticking noise. If I flip the breaker and restart it will last another 2 weeks or month before it does this again. Also every...

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