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Water Valve
The water valve is accessed from the back of the
refrigerator and is located on the left side of the
compressor. The valve contains 2 solenoids. The
icemaker solenoid (red) has an approximate
resistance value of 180 and can be checked
on the main control board J18 to J7-9. The water
dispenser solenoid (blue) has an approximate
resistance value of 320 can be checked from J7-3
to J7-9.
To remove the water valve:
1. Shut off the water supply to the unit.
2. Remove the 1/4-in. hex-head screw that
attaches the water valve bracket to the cabinet.
3. Lift and unhook the valve from the cabinet.
Note: In the following steps, some water may drain
from the disconnected tubing. Use care to avoid
water spills.
4. Remove the 1/2-in. nut and the water inlet tube.
5. Disconnect both wiring harnesses from the
valve.
6. Press the John Guest connector collar and
remove each outlet tube from the water valve.
Disconnect
Disconnect
John Guest
Connector
Collar
John Guest
Connector
Collar
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