Replacing the Water Valve

crosshead screwdriver
ohmmeter
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To avoid electrical shock or property damage, move the power switch to OFF and disconnect power. |
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Remove electrical power supplied to the cabinet.
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Shut off the water supply.
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Remove the control side end panel.
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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.
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Remove the electrical wires from the water valve.
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Disconnect water line.
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Remove the nut inside the water pan from the bulkhead.
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Remove the water valve assembly from the cabinet.
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Remove the reducer nipple and bulkhead from the water valve.
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Remove the reducer nipple, water strainer and elbow as one piece.
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Remove the remaining elbow from the water valve.
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Reassemble a new valve in reverse order.
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Turn on the water supply and check for leaks.
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Replace the end panel.
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Turn on the power supply at the breaker box.