Water Valve - GE WBVH6240 Technical Service Manual

The overfl ow water level is approximately 6
above the door opening. Overfl ow protection will
occur at this water level.
Overfl ow Water Level
Operation of the water level control can be checked
by using service test mode t06. (See
.)
Mode
Specifi c failures associated with the water level
control can initiate error codes E23 and E62. (See
.)
Service Test Mode
1 / inches To remove the water level control:
2
1. Remove the top panel. (See
2. Press down the single tab, then disconnect each
of the 2 wire harnesses.
3. Remove the pressure tube.
Note: The pressure tube is diffi cult to remove.
a. Squeeze the clamp and slide it back.
b. Carefully break the hose loose by inserting a
c. Remove the hose.
Pull the bottom of the water level control outward,
rotate it
spring.
Service Test

Water Valve

The water valve assembly consists of a valve body
and two solenoid coils. The water valve has a fl ow
rate of 2.1 gallons (8 liters) per minute. It is inserted
and retained in a cutout in the rear of the cabinet
and held in place by a single 6-mm hex-head screw.
It is only available as a complete assembly.
Each solenoid coil has an approximate resistance
value of 1.1K Ω.
Operation of the water valve can be checked by
using service test modes t08 and t09. (See
Test Mode
Specifi c failures associated with the water valve can
initiate error codes E22 and E62. (See
Mode
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small fl at-blade screwdriver under the hose
to break the seal.
1 / -turn clockwise to clear the suspension
4
Tabs
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Top Panel
Pressure Tube
Service
Service Test
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