Water Valve Installation; Inlet Hose Screens; Water Valve Operation; No Fill - Maytag LAT2300 Service Manual

Note: This is a non-repairable valve.
Remove
screws
assembly allowing the lid to open pro-
viding assess for checking the temper-
ature of incoming water.
Water Valve Operation
Note: On microprocessor models this
is a 24 volt DC valve, do not test using
line voltage (120VAC). Timer models
use a 120 VAC water valve.
The following is an explanation of the
operation of the water valve and points
out the importance of the filter screens.
Water Valve Installation
Mount the new valve to the bracket with
the two
5/16"
screws. A white wire
goes to each electrical solenoid with
the orange wire going to the hot water
solenoid on the valve. The remaining
wire, blue, goes to the cold water
solenoid. Re-install the hose and clamp
on the outlet of the valve. Secure the
bracket with the
5/16"
screw. Replace
the hot water hose to the side marked
with an "H" on the bracket.
The cold water side is marked with a
"C". Turn the water faucets on and
check for leaks at the valve. Slide the
washer back into position and plug in
the power cord. Select the "Regular"
setting and the "Hot" setting. Let water
run for a short ti me and then check tem-
perature of the water coming into tub. If
the water is hot, then select the "Cold".
If this water is cold, the hoses are
installed correctly. If the temperatures
are incorrect, simply shut off the water
fa ucets a nd reverse the fi II hoses.
Note: On microprocessor models
depressing the "Pause/Resume" pad
during fill will override the lid switch
Inlet Hose Screens
Filter screens MUST be used in the
inlets of the water valve to minimize
unnecessary valve failure. These
screens are used in the valve inlet to
prevent foreign materials from entering
the valve. Particles of sand, soil or
mineral deposits gathering in the valve
can block the diaphragm "open" or
hinder solenoid plunger operation.
Both the inlet hoses have screens to
help filter out the foreign material that
may have come from the water source.
A fine mesh screen is used in the water
valve inlet to filter out the material that
may pass through the inlet hose screen.
Always check both inlet hose and valve
screens.
IF FILTER SCREENS HAVE BEEN
REMOVED, BE SURE SCREENS ARE
REPLACED TO MINIMIZE UNNECES-
SARY VALVE FAILURE.
No Fill
Check water valve coils for continuity.
These checks should be made with the
electrical supply disconnected from the
washer. The 24 volt water valve coil
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SECTION 3. WASHER - SERVICE PROCEDURES
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