Replacing the Water Valve

To avoid electrical shock or property damage, move the power switch to OFF and disconnect power.

  1. Remove electrical power supplied to the cabinet.

  2. Shut off the water supply.

  3. Remove the control side end panel.

  4. Check across terminals of the water valve with an ohmmeter. The meter reading should be 600-650, if reading is not correct replace the water valve by continuing with this procedure.

  5. Remove the electrical wires from the water valve.

  6. Disconnect water line.

  7. Remove the nut inside the water pan from the bulkhead.

  8. Remove the water valve assembly from the cabinet.

  9. Remove the reducer nipple and bulkhead from the water valve.

  10. Remove the reducer nipple, water strainer and elbow as one piece.

  11. Remove the remaining elbow from the water valve.

  12. Reassemble a new valve in reverse order.

  13. Turn on the water supply and check for leaks.

  14. Replace the end panel.

  15. Turn on the power supply at the breaker box.