Removing The Water Inlet Valve - KitchenAid KAR-13 Technical Education

REMOVING THE WATER INLET VALVE

WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before
operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
1. Unplug ice maker or disconnect power.
2. Turn off the water supply to the ice maker.
3. Move the ice maker to gain access to the
rear of the unit.
4. Disconnect the drain outlet hose from the
ice maker.
5. Disconnect the water inlet line from the ice
maker.
6. Remove the ice from the storage bin.
7. Remove the ice maker door and the top
cover (see page 4-22 for the procedures).
8. Remove the two screws from the water
inlet valve.
9. Disconnect the two wires from the water
inlet valve solenoid terminals.
Water Inlet
Valve
Solenoid Wires
Screws
10. Lift the water inlet valve, release the inlet
fill tube from the molded retainer, and
remove them from the ice maker.
11. Remove the clamp from the inlet fill tube
and remove the tube from the water inlet
valve.
REASSEMBLY NOTES:
• When you reconnect the inlet fill tube to the
water inlet valve, be sure to position it, as
shown in the photo above.
• When you reinstall the water inlet valve and
inlet fill tube in the ice maker, be sure to fit
the tube inside the molded retainer, as shown
at the top of the page.
4-2
Inlet Fill Tube In Retainer
Clamp