Royal Gourmet Keypad or Switch Failure

Buttons on control panel are unresponsive or require very hard presses.

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.

Possible Causes

Worn membrane keypad on Royal Gourmet controller, Grease or moisture under buttons, Cracked solder joints on button contacts, Damaged ribbon cable

Safety first: Disconnect power before working on the control panel.

Steps to restore button function:

Clean surface: Wipe the panel with a damp cloth and mild detergent; avoid soaking.
Inspect internally: Remove the panel and check for grease or moisture inside. Clean with isopropyl alcohol if needed.
Check cable: Ensure the keypad ribbon cable is fully seated and not damaged.
Replace keypad/panel: If individual buttons still fail, replace the control panel or keypad assembly as supplied by Royal Gourmet.

Medium 3/5

Control Panel Assembly

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