Whirlpool Dishwasher Water Inlet Valve Replacement #W10875007

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Description

This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the water inlet valve on Whirlpool dishwasher model #WDF550SAFS. The most common reason for replacing the valve is if the dishwasher is not filling 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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Before you replace the water inlet valve in your dishwasher, be sure to turn off the power to the appliance and shut off the water supply valve.

Using a Phillips head screwdriver, unthread the four mounting screws securing the toe kick panel and the inner access panel.

Remove both panels and set them aside.

Unthread the two mounting screws securing the water inlet valve bracket.

Lift the bracket up from the rear to detach it from the frame.

Now disconnect the wires.

Use pliers to break loose the pinch clamp securing the outlet hose.

Pull the hose off.

Be prepared for some water to spill.

Use an adjustable wrench to unthread the water supply line from the inlet valve elbow fitting.

Unthread the elbow fitting from the old valve.

Prepare the new water inlet valve for installation by first applying new thread seal tape to the elbow fitting.

Thread the fitting into the new inlet valve until snug.

The opposite end of the fitting should face the rear of the bracket.

Now rethread the water supply line onto the fitting.

Slide a new clamp onto the outlet hose.

Attach the hose to the inlet valve port and secure the hose with the clamp.

Connect the wires to the inlet valve terminals.

Insert the bracket tab into the slot in the frame to mount, then thread and tighten the screws 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.