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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Matrix Refrigerator Water Inlet Valve Replacement WPW10279909 
Whirlpool Matrix Refrigerator Water Inlet Valve Replacement WPW10279909
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$115.60Estimated Savings
$112.5003:25
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the water inlet valve on a Whirlpool Matrix refrigerator (Model WRT318FMDB02). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the refrigerator is not receiving water.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
Step By Step Instructions
1
Whirlpool Matrix Refrigerator - WRT318FMDB02
2
Refrigerator Water Inlet Valve Replacement
3
Tools needed: quarter-inch socket or nut driver, adjustable wrench, 5/16th inch wrench
4
Shock
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord.
6
Water
7
Shut off the water supply as well.
8
To move the refrigerator away from the wall, raise both front leveling legs.
9
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread all of the screws to release the lower rear access panel.
10
Unthread the screws to release the water inlet valve bracket from the frame.
11
Disconnect the inlet valve wire connecter.
12
Water
13
Use an adjustable wrench to unthread the compression nut to release the water supply tubing from the valve ? be prepared for some water to spill.
14
You can use a 5/16th inch wrench to help depress the retaining ring to release the water line from the valve port.
15
Install the new water inlet valve by first inserting the water line into the valve port until it is fully seated.
16
Connect the wire connecter to the valve.
17
Align the inlet valve bracket on the frame and secure it with the screws.
18
Remove the cap and attach the water supply tubing by threading the compression nut ? avoid overtightening.
19
Reinstall the access panel.
20
Push the refrigerator back against the wall and lower the front leveling legs.
21
Turn the water supply back on, plug the power cord back in, and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the water inlet valve on a Whirlpool Matrix refrigerator (Model WRT318FMDB02). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the refrigerator is not receiving water.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Whirlpool Matrix Refrigerator - WRT318FMDB02
2
Refrigerator Water Inlet Valve Replacement
3
Tools needed: quarter-inch socket or nut driver, adjustable wrench, 5/16th inch wrench
4
Shock
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord.
6
Water
7
Shut off the water supply as well.
8
To move the refrigerator away from the wall, raise both front leveling legs.
9
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread all of the screws to release the lower rear access panel.
10
Unthread the screws to release the water inlet valve bracket from the frame.
11
Disconnect the inlet valve wire connecter.
12
Water
13
Use an adjustable wrench to unthread the compression nut to release the water supply tubing from the valve ? be prepared for some water to spill.
14
You can use a 5/16th inch wrench to help depress the retaining ring to release the water line from the valve port.
15
Install the new water inlet valve by first inserting the water line into the valve port until it is fully seated.
16
Connect the wire connecter to the valve.
17
Align the inlet valve bracket on the frame and secure it with the screws.
18
Remove the cap and attach the water supply tubing by threading the compression nut ? avoid overtightening.
19
Reinstall the access panel.
20
Push the refrigerator back against the wall and lower the front leveling legs.
21
Turn the water supply back on, plug the power cord back in, and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Water Inlet Valve
$115.60
Total$0.00
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