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repair clinic encourages you to perform this procedure safely
in this video we will show one or more of these icons to alert you when to use
caution
be sure you've unplugged the appliance before beginning
and turn off the hot and cold water supply valves
your first step is to move the control panel out of the way to do this remove
the screws founded either end
on some models these screws may be located in the rear panel
or they may be covered by plastic end caps
pulled the end cap off from the top to access the screw
remove both screws
and rotate the panel up
some models use clips instead of screws to secure the control panel
insert a putty knife between the control panel and the cabinet to release the
clips
unplug the wire connector
and snap out the spring clips using a flat head screw driver
tilt the cabinet towards you slide forward and removed
next remove the water supply hoses from the old water inlet valve
be prepared for some water to spill out
and be sure to note which hoses use for hot water and which one is used for cold
remove the two wire connectors from the valve
again know which connectors for hot water and which one is for cold
remove the mounting screw
and slide the valve out of the back panel
using pliers release the clamp to remove the interior water hose from the valve
you're now ready to install the new water inlet valve
slide the interior hose onto the valve securing it with the clamp
insert the valve into the back panel
and secure it with the mounting screw
reconnected to wire connectors
reattached the two water supply hoses
now reinstall the cabinet
the front edge of the cabinet slides underneath the base frame use your foot
to push it into position aligned the two notches in each side of the cabinet with
the tabs on each side of the base frame
now ease the cabinet to match up with the rear panel
reinstall the spring clips
reattach the wire connector
rotate the control panel down and lock the clips into place
or reinstall the two screws
if applicable to your model replace the end caps by aligning the tab with the
slot at the bottom and snapping the cap into position
turn the hot and cold water valves back on
and plug the appliance back in
to make sure it's functioning properly