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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment Repair>KitchenAid Ice Machine Water Inlet Valve Replacement W10897719
KitchenAid Ice Machine Water Inlet Valve Replacement W10897719
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$151.61Estimated Savings
$112.5003:34
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the water inlet valve on a KitchenAid ice machine (model KUID508ESS2). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the ice machine is not making ice.
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag, Amana, Magic Chef, Whirlpool, Tappan, Estate, Kitchenaide
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag, Amana, Magic Chef, Whirlpool, Tappan, Estate, Kitchenaide
Step By Step Instructions
1
KitchenAid Ice Machine - Model KUID508ESS2
2
Ice Machine Water Inlet Valve Replacement
3
Tools needed: Either a quarter-inch socket or nut driver, 5/16th inch wrench, small flat headed screwdriver
4
Shock
5
Unplug the power cord or shut off the power supply to the appliance
6
Water
7
Shut off the water supply
8
Using a quarter-inch socket or nut driver, unthread the two mounting screws securing the lower outer access control panel
9
Sharp
10
With the screws unthreaded, set the outer panel and inserts aside
11
Unthread the screws to release the inner access panel from the frame
12
Unthread the screws securing the water inlet valve bracket to the frame
13
Water
14
You can use a 5/16th inch wrench to depress the retaining ring to release the inlet line from the valve
15
Use a small flat-head screwdriver to remove the locking clip securing the outlet line
16
Depress the retaining ring to release the line
17
Cut the zip tie securing the wire connecter and disconnect the connecter
18
Install the new water inlet valve by first connecting the wire connecter to the terminals
19
Insert the inlet and outlet lines into the appropriate valve ports
20
Slide in the locking clip to secure the outer line
21
Align the valve bracket on the frame and secure it with the screws
22
Reposition the inner access panel and tread the screws to secure it to the frame
23
Before you reinstall the outer panel, make sure the inserts are positioned then align the panel and rethread the mounting screws
24
Turn the water supply back on
25
Plug the power cord back in or restore the power supply and your ice machine should be ready for use
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the water inlet valve on a KitchenAid ice machine (model KUID508ESS2). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the ice machine is not making ice.
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag, Amana, Magic Chef, Whirlpool, Tappan, Estate, Kitchenaide
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag, Amana, Magic Chef, Whirlpool, Tappan, Estate, Kitchenaide
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
KitchenAid Ice Machine - Model KUID508ESS2
2
Ice Machine Water Inlet Valve Replacement
3
Tools needed: Either a quarter-inch socket or nut driver, 5/16th inch wrench, small flat headed screwdriver
4
Shock
5
Unplug the power cord or shut off the power supply to the appliance
6
Water
7
Shut off the water supply
8
Using a quarter-inch socket or nut driver, unthread the two mounting screws securing the lower outer access control panel
9
Sharp
10
With the screws unthreaded, set the outer panel and inserts aside
11
Unthread the screws to release the inner access panel from the frame
12
Unthread the screws securing the water inlet valve bracket to the frame
13
Water
14
You can use a 5/16th inch wrench to depress the retaining ring to release the inlet line from the valve
15
Use a small flat-head screwdriver to remove the locking clip securing the outlet line
16
Depress the retaining ring to release the line
17
Cut the zip tie securing the wire connecter and disconnect the connecter
18
Install the new water inlet valve by first connecting the wire connecter to the terminals
19
Insert the inlet and outlet lines into the appropriate valve ports
20
Slide in the locking clip to secure the outer line
21
Align the valve bracket on the frame and secure it with the screws
22
Reposition the inner access panel and tread the screws to secure it to the frame
23
Before you reinstall the outer panel, make sure the inserts are positioned then align the panel and rethread the mounting screws
24
Turn the water supply back on
25
Plug the power cord back in or restore the power supply and your ice machine should be ready for use
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Water Inlet Valve
$151.61
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Ice Machine Cleaner
$32.56
Total$0.00
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