Whirlpool Dishwasher Check Valve Replacement #W10567620

Total Parts Cost

$NaN

07:15

Description

This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the check valve on Whirlpool dishwasher model #WDF550SAFS. The most common reason for replacing the valve is if the dishwasher is not draining properly.

All of the information in this valve replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool

Tools used: phillips head screwdriver

Step By Step Instructions

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To replace the check valve in your dishwasher, you will need to fully uninstall the appliance.

Shut off the water supply valve.

Use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the four mounting screws securing the toe kick panel and the inner access panel.

Remove both panels and set them aside.

Now unthread the top screw securing the terminal box cover.

Slide the cover to the right to remove.

Note the orientation of the wiring then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the power wires and the grounding wire, if applicable, or unthread the screw to release the grounding wire.

Unthread the strain relief nut and detach the strain relief and power wires from the terminal box.

Next, unthread the water supply line from the water supply valve.

Feed it through the cabinet.

Disconnect the drain hose from the sink drain or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet as well.

Open the dishwasher door and remove the mounting bracket screws.

To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.

Now gently pull the dishwasher out of the cabinet.

Tip the dishwasher back and rest it on a towel or blanket.

Use pliers to break off the pinch clamp securing the drain hose to the sump.

Pull the hose off.

You can now remove the old check valve from the sump port.

Install the new check valve by securing it in the sump port.

Slide a new clamp over the end of the hose attach the hose to the sump port and secure the clamp.

Return the dishwasher to its upright position.

Confirm that the ends of the drain hose and the water supply line are accessible through the cabinet wall then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.

Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.

Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.

Feed the water supply line through the cabinet and reconnect it to the supply valve.

Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.

Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.

Fully position the wires and strain relief in the terminal box then thread and tighten the strain relief nut.

Join the power wires together and secure them with the wire nuts – black wire to black white – white wire to white wire.

Join the grounding wires together as well or secure the grounding wire under the screw.

With the wires positioned inside the terminal box, realign the cover and rethread the screw to secure.

Position the inner access panel behind the toe kick panel.

Place the two panels against the frame and align the slots in the inner panel with the toe kick bracket screw-holes.

With the inner panel flush against the floor, thread and tighten the four mounting screws.

With the repair completed, turn the water supply back on as well as the power and your dishwasher should be ready for use.