Push start button on control panel - machine does not start

Only 2 things can cause this.
1 the control is set to lock out mode. just hold the lock button for 5 seconds and it should go back to normal mode.
or 2 the controls user interface has an internal failure. its the part that has the switches and tells the computer what to do. either way call whirlpool and see if its still covered by their warranty.
of yeah and the 3rd thing is you have no power to unit. make sure the outlet is good by trying something else in the same outlet, like a light or hairdryer.

Technician just left my house with same problem. Panel buttons (start, pause, load size etc) worked intermittently. Took 20 minutes to start machine. Was told the interface user board was bad. It was covered under warrantee. Hope this helps.