Whirlpool W11518243A Manuel D'utilisation page 6

Mounting the Water Valve
NOTE: When using this kit to replace an existing ice maker or
valve, the new valve and the new ice maker from this kit must
both be used.
1. Remove valve cover screw (A) using 1/4" nut driver. Retain
screw. Detach harness from the inner side of cover by
removing the clip. Discard cover.
B
B
Valve cover and rear panel screws
2.
Remove 6-9 screws (B) from rear panel. Remove strain relief
from slot (C). Remove panel.
3. Locate the 2-pin water valve connector inside the machine
compartment. Determine which of the two included water
valves has the appropriate connection to mate with this
connector. Discard the other water valve.
A
B
Matching harness connector to valve
4.
Insert top of valve chosen in step (3) through slot in rear
panel, then rotate so the bracket is flat against the panel.
Inserting the valve
C
B
B
A
5.
Assure water valve bracket is placed into retainer tab (A) and
secure to panel with screw (B) removed in step 1.
Securing the valve
6.
Slide water line guide into rear panel slot below valve, as
shown in illustration.
Water line guide installation
7.
Insert water line from fill tube into water line guide opening.
Loop tube under the bottom of rear panel and insert into
water valve nozzle.
NOTE: Make sure tube is fully inserted into valve, past the
first marking on the tube.
Inserting water line into guide
8. Pull excess water line tubing taut against the U-channel (A) in
the water line guide.
Inside view of rear panel
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B
A
A