When energized, the water inlet valve will release water from the supply line into the ice mold and the water dispenser in the refrigerator. If the ice maker is not making or dispensing ice, not dispensing water, or leaking, you may need to replace the water inlet valve. The water inlet valve is in the back section of your refrigerator and will need to be pulled out from the wall. Make sure to disconnect both the water and power supply before starting your repair.
1. Used a hair dryer directed at the water distributor tube inside the freezer until the line was unfrozen.
2. Turned off water to ice maker.
3. Removed cardboard cover from bottom back of freezer.
4. Removed 2 screws holding water valve in place to free water inlet valve.
5. Used plyers to push locking valve in to
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6. Pulled electrical connector out, checking alignment to ensure proper line up with new valve.
7. Pushed both water lines into appropriate inlet/outlet of new inlet valve.
8. Reconnected power to new valve.
9. Replaced new valve with the 2 screws.
10. Replaced cheap cardboard cover.
11. Turned on water supply.
12. All works well now.
13. As an extra measure, I called a plumber to ensure water pressure was adequate. PSI 51 - quite adequate. So, the problem was NOT my water pressure which is what I was told the last time I had the Electolux repair guy come out and charge me more money to do what I did for less than $25!
Turned off water and unplugged frig.
Unscrewed old water inlet valve.
Disconnected water line and electric plug on old unit.
Connected water line and plugged in power to new unit.
Remounted new unit to frig. with screws.
Turned on water supply and plugged frig. in to power socket.
Frig. started making i
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ERP Number: ERP7784017
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