Balay 3KF4960B fridge control board compatibility

For a Balay 3KF4960B fridge-freezer, the electronic control board must be selected using the full E-Nr from the rating plate, including any suffix such as /01, /03 or /04. Some official Balay/BSH and third-party listings mention possible modules, but compatibility remains uncertain unless checked against the exact appliance variant.

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Updated: 2026-09-08

This work belongs with a professional

Replacing a control board involves mains electricity and prior diagnosis. It does not require opening the refrigeration circuit, but it should not be done without unplugging the appliance and confirming that the fault does not come from another component.

Mains voltage 230/120 V depending on country.
Risk of electric shock when handling internal electronics.
Risk of damaging the new board if another component is short-circuited, there is moisture, or the compressor, fan or probe is faulty.
Sharp edges and fragile connectors in refrigerator panels.

Detected appliance

Balay 3KF4960B

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Problem

The issue is identifying a suitable replacement electronic module or control board for a Balay 3KF4960B refrigerator. The base model number alone is not enough to guarantee the correct board, because this model appears with several E-Nr variants.

Possible diagnosis

No fault diagnosis is confirmed in the supplied information. A failed control board is only one possible cause of refrigerator electronic problems. Other faults, such as a shorted component, moisture, compressor issue, fan fault or sensor fault, could damage a replacement board if not checked first.

Is repair worthwhile?

Economic viability is uncertain. A new or refurbished control board may be reasonable if compatibility is verified and the rest of the appliance is healthy, but buying an unverified used or refurbished board risks wasted cost and repeat failure.

When to use a professional

Because the repair involves mains-voltage electronics and diagnosis of connected components, a qualified appliance technician is recommended, especially if there is a burnt smell, melted wiring, tripped breaker/RCD, or moisture near the electronics.

Parts and compatibility

Possible references mentioned for this appliance family include 00494761, 5700009442 and KAKGU440, with uncertain compatibility depending on the exact E-Nr. A Balay module reference 00491661 is also mentioned, but its compatibility with 3KF4960B is not confirmed in the visible information. Use the full E-Nr from the rating plate and verify with Balay/BSH or the seller before buying.

Possible replacement parts

Electronic module / board for Balay 3KF4960B refrigerator
Alternative numbers: 00494761, 5700009442, KAKGU440
Balay control module — Part number: 00491661

Warnings

Do not rely on “3KF4960B” alone; confirm the full E-Nr suffix from the rating plate.
Do not buy a used or refurbished board without confirming reference, return policy and original fault cause.
Mains-voltage electronics can cause electric shock; the appliance must be unplugged before opening.
If there is burning smell, melted wiring, RCD trips or moisture on electronics, use a qualified technician.

Possible sources

Balay Electrodomésticos / BSH — Official Balay original spare parts finder (España / consulta internacional BSH)
Balay Electrodomésticos — 00491661 Control module (España)
Recirepuestos — Module/board refrigerator Balay 3KF4960B/01 (España)
Recirepuestos — Module/Board Refrigerator Balay 3KF4960B/04 (España)