GE GLDT690T Technical Service Manual page 24

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Water Inlet Valve
The water inlet valve is electronically controlled and
solenoid-operated. The
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by a rubber ow washer capable of maintaining a
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ow rate of 1.8 ±14% gallons per minute (6.81 ±14%
liters per minute) with incoming water pressure
of 20 to 120 PSI. The water valve is mounted on a
bracket located on the left side of the front brace.
The water valve has an approximate resistance

value of 1 K and is energized for
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seconds during each ll.
Operation of the water valve can be checked by
using the service test mode. (See
To remove the water valve:
1. Disconnect power.
2. Remove the outer door panel. (See
.)
Panel
3. Remove the 2 Phillips-head screws, washers,
and the access panel.
4. Disconnect the water supply line from the
valve inlet .
5. Remove the 2 Phillips-head screws that hold the
bracket to the front brace.
6. Disconnect the 2 wires from the solenoid.
Bracket
Disconnect
Caution:
The clamp is easily damaged during
removal and should not be reused. Use the screw-
ty pe hose clamp provided with the new valve.
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ow of water is controlled

approximately 36
Service Test Mode
Outer Door
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ll
Inlet
7. Remove the clamp and the outlet hose from the
valve.
Outlet Hose
.)
8. Remove the four 1/ 4-in. hex-head screws and
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the ll valve from the bracket .
Note: Ensure the O-ring is retained in the valve upon
reassembly .
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Clamp
O-Ring