Kenmore 808353 - Manual (Page 26)

B Testing
To lest operation of water inlet valve, place the leads of a volt meter across the lemninals of the solenoid in any
till phase of the operating cycle where the water inlet valve should be energized If the meter indicates line
voltage, water should flow into the tub if water does not flow into the tub, either the water inlet valve is defective
or the water supply is inadequate Make certain the hot water faucet is fully on If the water supply is not at fault,
the water inlet valve is defective
C Sen^fcing ■ -
To Clean Operating Parts of the Valve:
1 Remove valve bracket from tub or installation module
2 Remove 4 screws holding solenoid, valve body and bracket together.
3 Remove the plunger housing, spring and plunger
4. Check the parts for defects, dirt particles or for formation of lime
5 Check to make sure the tiny bleed holes in the diaphragm are not clogged. See Figure 24 Clean bleed holes, if
necessary, using a pin or needle
BLEED HOLES
GURE24
6 Clean the screen mesh of any rust particles Use running water to remove any large particles: then, complete
the job by blowing screen clear The screen mesh must be absolutely clean and free of any damage
7 Check flow washer for wear or damage When reinstalling the flow washer, position it in the valve so that
the markings on the washer face the incoming flow of water,
NOTE:
The Timer Conirois the Operetson of the Wewr Inlet Vslve end therefore, the emount of water entering the
machine The Valve should he energized for 45 to 90 seconds depending on model and cycle selected The
float switch will shut the water off at the proper level The Timer controls the water charge on short fills and
acts 3 $ 3 safety on full water charges
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