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Water Inlet Valve
The water inlet valve is electronically controlled and
solenoid-operated. The fl ow of water is controlled
by a rubber fl ow washer capable of maintaining a
fl ow rate of 1.8 ±14% gallons per minute (6.81 ±14%
liters per minute) with incoming water pressure
of 20 to 120 PSI. The water valve is mounted on a
bracket located on the left side of the front brace.
The water valve has an approximate resistance
value of 1 K
and is energized for
approximately 36
seconds during each fi ll.
Operation of the water valve can be checked by
using the service test mode. (See
Service Test Mode
.)
To remove the water valve:
1. Disconnect
power.
2. Remove the outer door panel. (See
Outer Door
Panel
.)
3. Remove the 2 Phillips-head screws, washers,
and the access panel.
7. Remove the clamp and the outlet hose from the
valve.
4. Disconnect the water supply line from the fi ll
valve inlet.
5. Remove the 2 Phillips-head screws that hold the
bracket to the front brace.
6. Disconnect the 2 wires from the solenoid.
8. Remove the four 1/4-in. hex-head screws and
the fi ll valve from the bracket.
Note: Ensure the O-ring is retained in the valve upon
reassembly.
O-Ring
Inlet
Bracket
Disconnect
Outlet Hose
Clamp
Caution:
The clamp is easily damaged during
removal and should not be reused. Use the screw-
type hose clamp provided with the new valve.
