Water Inlet Valve

Detailed replacement instructions currently online recommend pulling the dishwasher out from under the counter and turning it on its side to access the water inlet valve. With the cover plate at the under the door removed the water inlet valve is easy to see with a small flashlight, and easy to disconnect, remove, and replace lying on the ... Read more floor. I would recommend doing this repair without removing the dishwasher.

removed the kick plate at bottom front of dishwasher. Remove 1/4 inch screw holding bracket. Unplug connector, remove both hoses. Reverse procedure to install. About a twenty minute or less repair. Orderigthe right part was so easy. Thanks!

The water inlet valve shuts off the water supply once the water reaches a certain level inside the dishwasher. A properly functioning inlet valve will also shut off the water supply when the door is opened. If you open the door when its filling up and the water continuous to pour in, then your inlet valve is defective. In my case, due t ... Read more o extrema cold the hoses and probably the inlet valve froze and was damaged.Before pulling the dishwasher out make sure you completely drain it by pressing and holding the cancel button. Pull it out and unplug. Remove the racks inside and flip the dishwasher on its side to have access to the bottom. remove the front lower damper (two crews). Locate the inlet valve and release the valve from the frame (one screw), disconnect the water supply hose, disconnect the fill hose and disconnect the electric jack. Replace the faulty inlet valve and reverse the steps.

Removed one screw with a nut driver, removed a hose clamp and hose and removed the wiring clip. Then reversed the process to install the new valve.