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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Top-Load Washer Water Inlet Valve Wire Harness Replacement W11130934 
Whirlpool Top-Load Washer Water Inlet Valve Wire Harness Replacement W11130934
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Total Parts Cost
$115.21Estimated Savings
$112.5005:20
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the water inlet valve wire harness on a Whirlpool top-loading washing machine, model WTW7120HW0. The most common reason for replacing this part is if the washer is not filling properly.
All of the information in this part replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
All of the information in this part replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the water inlet valve wire harness in this whirlpool top-load washer…
2
… you will need a quarter-inch nut driver, a small flat-head screwdriver, and a putty knife.
3
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance’s power cord…
4
… and shut off the incoming water supply.
5
Unthread the hot and cold water supply hoses from the inlet valve ports – be prepared for some water to spill.
6
Now have an assistant help you to move the washer away from the wall.
7
Use the quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the two rear screws securing the control panel assembly.
8
Next, insert a putty knife under the front corners of the control panel housing to release the clips securing the housing.
9
Disconnect the user interface control wire connecter so you can set the control panel assembly aside.
10
Note the orientation of the three wire connecters connecter to the inlet valve… then use the small flat-head screwdriver to help detach the connecters.
11
Release the wires from the valve retaining hook.
12
Using the quarter-inch nut driver, unthread the two mounting screws securing the inlet valve to the detergent dispenser housing.
13
Pull the valve free and disconnect the sensor connecter.
14
You can now disconnect the wire harness connecter from the control board to fully remove the old component.
15
To install the new water inlet valve wire harness…
16
… first connect the connecter to the control board.
17
Connect the sensor connecter to the valve…
18
… then reposition the valve on the dispenser housing with the inlet ports inserted through the holes in the upper rear access panel.
19
Thread the two screws to secure.
20
Connect the three wire connecters to the appropriate terminals on the valve.
21
Reconnect the user interface control wire connecter to the main control board.
22
Insert the rear control panel housing clips into the rear slots in the main top first… then snap the front clips into place.
23
Rethread the two rear screws to fully secure.
24
Move the washer back against the wall.
25
Attach the hot and cold water supply hoses to the appropriate inlet valve ports.
26
Turn the water supply back on…
27
… plug the appliance’s power cord back in…
28
… and the washer should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the water inlet valve wire harness on a Whirlpool top-loading washing machine, model WTW7120HW0. The most common reason for replacing this part is if the washer is not filling properly.
All of the information in this part replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
All of the information in this part replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the water inlet valve wire harness in this whirlpool top-load washer…
2
… you will need a quarter-inch nut driver, a small flat-head screwdriver, and a putty knife.
3
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance’s power cord…
4
… and shut off the incoming water supply.
5
Unthread the hot and cold water supply hoses from the inlet valve ports – be prepared for some water to spill.
6
Now have an assistant help you to move the washer away from the wall.
7
Use the quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the two rear screws securing the control panel assembly.
8
Next, insert a putty knife under the front corners of the control panel housing to release the clips securing the housing.
9
Disconnect the user interface control wire connecter so you can set the control panel assembly aside.
10
Note the orientation of the three wire connecters connecter to the inlet valve… then use the small flat-head screwdriver to help detach the connecters.
11
Release the wires from the valve retaining hook.
12
Using the quarter-inch nut driver, unthread the two mounting screws securing the inlet valve to the detergent dispenser housing.
13
Pull the valve free and disconnect the sensor connecter.
14
You can now disconnect the wire harness connecter from the control board to fully remove the old component.
15
To install the new water inlet valve wire harness…
16
… first connect the connecter to the control board.
17
Connect the sensor connecter to the valve…
18
… then reposition the valve on the dispenser housing with the inlet ports inserted through the holes in the upper rear access panel.
19
Thread the two screws to secure.
20
Connect the three wire connecters to the appropriate terminals on the valve.
21
Reconnect the user interface control wire connecter to the main control board.
22
Insert the rear control panel housing clips into the rear slots in the main top first… then snap the front clips into place.
23
Rethread the two rear screws to fully secure.
24
Move the washer back against the wall.
25
Attach the hot and cold water supply hoses to the appropriate inlet valve ports.
26
Turn the water supply back on…
27
… plug the appliance’s power cord back in…
28
… and the washer should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Wire Harness
$115.21
Total$0.00
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