Replacing the Water Valve Solenoid (Auto-fill Units)

To avoid electrical shock or property damage, disconnect power before installing or servicing equipment. A qualified technician must perform the service procedures.

HOT WATER

To avoid burns, use PPE when handling overflow tube and draining unit.

  1. Disconnect the water connection.

  2. Open drain valve and empty water pan into a shallow pan or floor drain.

  3. Remove all doors and racks from unit and carefully lay the unit on its back. (This step may not be necessary for units on stands.)

  4. Using a crosshead screwdriver, remove the screws securing the solenoid to the cover.

  5. Using a crosshead screwdriver, remove the screws securing the cover and remove cover.

  6. Unplug the wires to the solenoid.

  7. Loosen hose clamps and pull hoses from solenoid and the strainer.

  8. Remove the fittings from both ends of the solenoid.

  9. Put pipe sealant on threads and place fittings in new solenoid, making sure the strainer goes to the IN side of the solenoid.

  10. Reinstall assembly in reverse order.

  11. Reconnect water supply and check for leaks. If no leaks are found, unit is now ready for use.