420690NZP Genuine Top Load Washing Machine Control Board PCB for Fisher & Paykel Washers GW512 GW612 GW712 GW611 GW711 MW512 MW511

A top loader that won't start, freezes part way through or shows a fault on every cycle may need a new controller. Part 420690NZP is the genuine Fisher & Paykel 230V control board supplied for service on Australian and New Zealand machines. It suits GW512, GW611, GW612, GW711 and GW712 washers as well as the MW511 and MW512.

Signs the controller in your Fisher & Paykel top loader has failed

The control board is the brain of the washer. It reads the buttons and sensors, switches the water valves and pump, runs the motor and steps through each wash, rinse and spin. Faults usually show up as a dead display, buttons that don't respond, a machine that beeps and stops with an error, or valves and pump that never switch on. Power surges, water getting into the console and age are the usual causes. Rule out the power supply and wiring first, as several faults can look like a board failure.

Part details

• Genuine Fisher & Paykel part 420690NZP
• 230V service board for Australian and New Zealand machines
• Main control PCB for top load washers
• Suits GW512, GW611, GW612, GW711, GW712, MW511 and MW512

Before you replace the control board

Unplug the washer and turn off both taps before opening the console. Electronic boards are best handled by a qualified appliance technician, who can confirm the fault codes point to the board and not a motor, pump or wiring problem. Photograph every connector before unplugging it, handle the new board by its edges and keep it dry. Run a full test cycle once it's back together.

Questions about this part

Will a new board fix my error code?

Only if the fault is in the board itself. Many error codes point to a sensor, valve, pump or the motor instead. Have the machine diagnosed first so you don't replace a board that isn't faulty.