Removing The Water Valve Assembly - Whirlpool WFW3090GW Service Manual

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.
To Remove the Water Valve Assembly
1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
2. Turn off water supply to washer.
3. Disconnect the cold inlet water hose.
4. Perform the procedures on page 4-8, "Removing the Top
Panel" prior to performing the following steps.
5. Disconnect the water valve connector (see Figure 1).
6. Slide the two (2) water valve clamps away from the valve
assembly and remove the two hoses (see Figure 1).
Water Valve
Hose
Clamps

Removing the Water Valve Assembly

Remove
Connector
Disconnect
Hoses
Figure 1
7. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw securing
the water valve to the back panel (see Figure 2). Rotate
the valve 90° and remove valve from washer.
Remove
screw
Inlet Hose Connections
The inlet hoses must be connected properly according to position
marks on dispenser cover. The Prewash Valve (bottom valve)
is connected to the connector marked "I" and the Main Wash
Valve (top valve) is connected to the connector marked "II".
NOTE: Dispenser connector's "V" & "HF" are not used.
Main Wash Valve
Connector "II"
Whirlpool Compact Front Load Washer
COMPONENT ACCESS
Figure 2
Prewash Valve
Connector "I"
Figure 3
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