140138178797 Genuine Configured Electronic Penguin for Electrolux Group Appliances, Pre-Configured Main Control Board

This genuine Electrolux group part, 140138178797, is a configured electronic for the Penguin platform. Electrolux supplies configured boards already set up for specific models, so the number on the board matters more than its appearance. The catalogue entry doesn't name the appliance or the models it suits. The safest way to confirm it's right for you is to find 140138178797 on the sticker of your old board.

When the control electronic is the problem

A main control board runs every step of the appliance's cycle, from reading button presses and sensors to switching power to the working parts. Fault signs include no power at all even with a good supply, lights that come on but nothing starts, random restarts, or error codes that persist after the flagged part has been replaced. Look for burnt tracks, swollen capacitors or water marks on the board. Remember that a shorted motor, pump or heater can damage a board, so find the root cause before fitting a new one.

Part details

• Genuine Electrolux group part 140138178797
• Configured electronic control board
• Penguin platform
• Set up for specific models, order the exact number

Replacing the Penguin board

Disconnect the appliance by unplugging it or switching off the circuit, and use a licensed electrician where it's hard-wired. Touch bare earthed metal to discharge static before unpacking the board. Note plug positions with photos, swap the board and refit any insulating covers or brackets. Power up and run through a full program to confirm everything works.

Questions about this part

How do I know my appliance uses the Penguin board?

Check the label on your existing control board for 140138178797. Penguin is the Electrolux platform name in the catalogue, but our records don't list the appliances built on it, so the number is the reliable guide. You can also send your model and PNC through the parts enquiry form.