As an engineer I have experience in repairing these and similar Whirlpool washing machines. All have the same mistake After about 3-4 years are on the control board always the same components broken Always the resistance the throttle and an IC We engineer the forum all agree that Whirlpool Extra incorporates a mistake, so after about 3 and 4 years, the machines break down. We recommend for this reason by Whirlpool. Perhaps the management of Whirlpool ändernt their strategy. Previously, this would, however, admit the Berug.