"Dave Harnish" wrote in message ...
Hi Bob,

I've seen a few of these, Whirlpool - branded, and it's
impossible to prove a diagnosis without disassembling and
testing each touch pad for shorts with a VOM, via the ribbon
cable.

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Dave,

Thanks for the advice - it looks fairly easy to install new
components. The symptoms a timer display blinking "79", and one or
two leds blinking on the front panel. I will check with Sears to see
about getting a new touchpad assembly.

Regards,

Bob