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gordonsc  
#1 Posted : Thursday, August 6, 2009 10:08:57 AM(UTC)
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:)Hi There,
Yes I am having difficulty with the water dispenser. It no longer works, the icemaker does however and when I lower the arm in the freezer you can hear the water charging/filling the tray so I don’t believe I have a problem with the water line from the filter to the valve. I do not have a repair manual but wondered if there is a double solenoid valve that allows water for ice or water for the dispenser when activated at the dispenser. How can I troubleshoot to verify a bad valve? Do I test for the signal at the solenoid? What aspects am I missing from the troubleshooting guide if it is not the valve?
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Gene  
#2 Posted : Thursday, August 6, 2009 1:59:20 PM(UTC)
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Locate the water inlet valve on the back of the refrigerator. Remove the wires from the water dispenser solenoid (5/16" tube) and check for 120 VAC between these wires while the water dispenser calls for water. Replace the water valve if there is proper voltage.

- The water valve Part number: AP3085178
gordonsc  
#3 Posted : Monday, August 10, 2009 1:10:39 PM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Gene Go to Quoted Post
Locate the water inlet valve on the back of the refrigerator. Remove the wires from the water dispenser solenoid (5/16" tube) and check for 120 VAC between these wires while the water dispenser calls for water. Replace the water valve if there is proper voltage.

- The water valve Part number: AP3085178

Gene,
I tested out and got the signal indicating failure of the water side of the inlet valve. I looked at the part and am assuming that it mates with the existing outer inlet for the water. Is this the case and would I need any o-rings or anything else?
Gene  
#4 Posted : Monday, August 10, 2009 3:21:13 PM(UTC)
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If there is correct voltage reading then you don't need anything else but the water valve.

Gene.
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