DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the water inlet valve on Frigidaire dishwasher model #FGID2466QF7A. The most common reason for replacing the water inlet valve is if the dishwasher won't fill.
All of the information for this water inlet valve replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire & Electrolux
Tools needed: and Phillips-head screwdriver, quarter-inch socket, T-20 Torx bit, & pliers.
Step-By-Step Instructions1
Frigidaire Dishwasher - Model FGID2466QF7A
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Dishwasher Water Inlet Valve Replacement
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"You will need a quarter-inch socket, a phillips-head screwdriver, channel-lock pliers, a quarter-inch socket or a T-20 Torx bit and pliers for this procedure."
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Be sure to turn off the power to the appliance.
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Shut off the water supply valve.
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"For better access, we recommend removing the outer door panel."
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Use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread all four screws securing the panel.
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"With the screws unthreaded, pull the panel down to detach."
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"Using a quarter-inch socket or a phillips-head screwdriver, unthread the two mounting screws securing the lower access panels."
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Use channel-lock pliers to unthread the water supply line elbow fitting from the inlet valve - be prepared for some water to spill.
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Use a quarter-inch socket or a T-20 Torx bit to unthread the two mounting screws to release the inlet valve.
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Disconnect the wire connecter.
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Use pliers to release the spring clamp to detach the outlet tube.
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Install the new water inlet valve by first attaching the outlet tube and securing it with the clamp.
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Connect the wire connecter.
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Position the valve on the frame and thread the mounting screws to secure.
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Connect the water supply line fitting to the new valve.
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Realign the two access panels.
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Secure them with the two mounting screws.
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Reinstall the outer door panel by aligning it on the inner panel then slide up.
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Thread the four mounting screws to secure.
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Turn the water supply back on as well as the power.
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Congrats! Your dishwasher is ready for use.