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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairGE Dishwasher Water Inlet Valve Replacement #WD15X21340
GE Dishwasher Water Inlet Valve Replacement #WD15X21340
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Total Parts Cost
$41.53Estimated Savings
$112.5007:25
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the water inlet valve on GE dishwashers. The most common reasons for replacing the water inlet valve are if the dishwasher makes noise when filling, won’t fill, overflows, leaks, or doesn’t clean.
All of the information in this inlet valve replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Tools used: 1/4” socket or nut driver, channel-lock pliers, 5/16” socket or nut driver
All of the information in this inlet valve replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Tools used: 1/4” socket or nut driver, channel-lock pliers, 5/16” socket or nut driver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the water inlet valve in your dishwasher turn off the power to the appliance and shut off the water supply valve.
2
To better access the water inlet valve, we recommend uninstalling the dishwasher.
3
To do this, use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to remove the screws securing the lower access panel.
4
Remove the panel along with any insulation.
5
Use channel –lock pliers to help unthread the water supply line fitting from the inlet valve be prepared for some water to spill.
6
Next, use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw securing the junction box cover. Then pull the cover off.
7
Note the location of the wires then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires.
8
Unthread the strain relief nut and detach the strain relief from the junction box.
9
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.
10
Open the dishwasher door and remove the mounting bracket screws.
11
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.
12
Now, to avoid damage, very carefully pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
13
Remove the insulating blanket then tip the dishwasher back so it rests on its back panel.
14
Now unthread the screws securing the drip tray.
15
Remove the tray so you can access the water inlet valve mounting screws.
16
Unthread the screws to detach the inlet valve from the frame.
17
Disconnect the wire connecter.
18
Release the clamp securing the outlet hose and pull the hose off.
19
Install the new water inlet valve by first connecting the outlet hose then secure it with the clamp.
20
Connect the wire connecter.
21
Align the new valve on the frame and replace the mounting screws to secure.
22
Reposition the drip tray and secure it with the screws.
23
Return the dishwasher to its upright position and realign the insulating blanket.
24
Make sure the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
25
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
26
Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
27
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
28
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
29
Fully position the wire strain relief in the junction box and secure the strain relief nut.
30
Connect the wires using the wire nuts.
31
Align the cover and replace the screw to secure.
32
Connect the water supply line to the new inlet valve.
33
Replace any insulation then reposition the lower access panel.
34
Secure it with the screws.
35
With the repair completed, turn the water supply back on as well as the power and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the water inlet valve on GE dishwashers. The most common reasons for replacing the water inlet valve are if the dishwasher makes noise when filling, won’t fill, overflows, leaks, or doesn’t clean.
All of the information in this inlet valve replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Tools used: 1/4” socket or nut driver, channel-lock pliers, 5/16” socket or nut driver
All of the information in this inlet valve replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Tools used: 1/4” socket or nut driver, channel-lock pliers, 5/16” socket or nut driver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the water inlet valve in your dishwasher turn off the power to the appliance and shut off the water supply valve.
2
To better access the water inlet valve, we recommend uninstalling the dishwasher.
3
To do this, use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to remove the screws securing the lower access panel.
4
Remove the panel along with any insulation.
5
Use channel –lock pliers to help unthread the water supply line fitting from the inlet valve be prepared for some water to spill.
6
Next, use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw securing the junction box cover. Then pull the cover off.
7
Note the location of the wires then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires.
8
Unthread the strain relief nut and detach the strain relief from the junction box.
9
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.
10
Open the dishwasher door and remove the mounting bracket screws.
11
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.
12
Now, to avoid damage, very carefully pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
13
Remove the insulating blanket then tip the dishwasher back so it rests on its back panel.
14
Now unthread the screws securing the drip tray.
15
Remove the tray so you can access the water inlet valve mounting screws.
16
Unthread the screws to detach the inlet valve from the frame.
17
Disconnect the wire connecter.
18
Release the clamp securing the outlet hose and pull the hose off.
19
Install the new water inlet valve by first connecting the outlet hose then secure it with the clamp.
20
Connect the wire connecter.
21
Align the new valve on the frame and replace the mounting screws to secure.
22
Reposition the drip tray and secure it with the screws.
23
Return the dishwasher to its upright position and realign the insulating blanket.
24
Make sure the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
25
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
26
Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
27
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
28
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
29
Fully position the wire strain relief in the junction box and secure the strain relief nut.
30
Connect the wires using the wire nuts.
31
Align the cover and replace the screw to secure.
32
Connect the water supply line to the new inlet valve.
33
Replace any insulation then reposition the lower access panel.
34
Secure it with the screws.
35
With the repair completed, turn the water supply back on as well as the power and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
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