Removing The Water Valve Assembly - Whirlpool WTW9500E SERIES Service Manual

COMPONENT ACCESS
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Component Locations – Console Electronics & Valves (Figure 6)
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.

Removing the Water Valve Assembly

NOTE: The water inlet valve is replaced as an assembly, which
includes all six valves, and valve assembly harness.
1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
2. Turn off water supply to washer.
3. Disconnect hot and cold inlet water hoses.
4. Perform the procedures on page 4-4, "Removing the
Access Panel" prior to performing the following steps.
5. Perform the procedures on page 4-5, "Lifting the
Top Panel" prior to performing the following steps.
NOTE: If equipped, remove the bulk dispense drawer.
6. From underneath the top panel, remove the four (4)
hoses from the bottom of the dispenser (shown circled
in Figure 1).
Component Locations, Bottom View – Drive System & Drain Pump (Figure 7)
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4-10 2016 Cabrio & Bravos Top Load, Direct Drive Washer
Removing the Water Valve Assembly
FOR SERVICE TECHNICIAN'S USE ONLY
Bleach/Oxi
AC Cord
Valve
(not on all
models)
Hot Water
Valve
Motor Cover
Motor
7. Lower the top panel and disconnect the Water Inlet Valve
Fabric
connector "J2" from the Main Control (see Figure 2).
Softener
Valve
J5
J2
J4
Cold Water
8. Using a 1/4" nut driver, remove the three (3) hex-head
Valve
screws securing the water valve assembly to the top
panel of the washer (locations circled in Figure 3 below).
Remove water valve assembly.
9. Reverse procedure to reinstall the Water Valve Assembly.
User Interface
Front of Washer
Water Valve Assembly
Figure 3
Figure 1
Main Control Board
MAIN CONTROL
J12
J1
Figure 2
Recirculation Pump
Pressure Hose
J6
J18