Salter Keypad / Touch Button Failure

Display works but buttons do not respond or respond intermittently

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Worn membrane switches, Moisture under control panel, Loose ribbon cable, Faulty control panel PCB

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug before removing the control panel.

  • Dry the panel: If the surface is wet, wipe it dry and allow 30 minutes before reconnecting power.
  • Clean around buttons: Use a slightly damp cloth to clean around the buttons, then dry thoroughly.
  • Check cable (advanced): Remove the top cover and ensure the ribbon cable from the keypad to the PCB is fully seated.
  • Test individual buttons: Try all buttons to see if only some are affected, which indicates worn switches.

Non-responsive buttons after these steps usually mean the control panel PCB or keypad membrane must be replaced.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Control Panel PCB
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