Maytag MAH5500BWW Service Manual - Page 96

SECTION 8. WATER CARRYING COMPONENTS Warning - Always shut off electrical power to the unit before beginning any service repair procedures.  &2,/ :$7(5 9$/9( 7+(50,6725 &211(&7,21 %OHDFK +RW &ROG )DEULF 6RIWQHU WATER VALVE The water valve is accessible from the front of the machine. The flow rate of the dispenser 3 gpm. Removal 1. Discontinue power and water to the machine. 06&258(1:7,1* Figure 8-1 'HWHUJHQW :DVK 6. Carefully lift the valve with the inlet hoses attached and direct the inlet hoses through the openings in the valve mounting bracket. 2. Remove the front panel and lift the top cover. 3. Remove the wire harness connections to the water valve solenoids. 4. Loosen and remove the hose clamps on the inlet hoses leading away from the water valve. 7. The hoses can be crimped or the water shut off at the faucets. Place a towel below the valve and remove the inlet hoses from the water valve. 8. To reinstall, reverse the aforementioned procedure. DISPENSER ASSEMBLY 5. Locate and loosen the valve mounting screw by turning the screw at least three full turns. NOTE: The mounting screw serves as a locating pin to hold the valve in position on the mounting bracket. By partially removing the screw, the water valve can now be slid to the left and removed from the bracket (Figure 8-1). The wax motor and linkage system designed for proper dispersing of the water into the bleach and fabric softener dispensing cups has been eliminated. The new system uses a 4 coil water valve with designated inlet hoses leading to each dispensing cup. The 4 coil water valve operates like a 2 coil water valve. The two water valve coils are individually dedicated to dispensing water through the bleach and fabric softener dispensing cups. When either of these valves is open, part of the flow will be routed through the dispenser cup. A portion of the flow will still be routed through the detergent wash area. 16010199 (16008373-03) 9 Revised 7/00 ©2000 Maytag Appliances Sales Company