Maytag MAH5500BWW Service Manual - Page 59

SECTION 6. WATER-CARRYING COMPONENTS Warning - Always shut off electrical power to the unit before beginning any service repair procedures. WATER VALVE The water valve is accessible from the front or rear of the machine. REAR REMOVAL 1. Disconnect power to the unit. 2. Shut off the water to the inlet hoses and remove the hoses from the water valve connections of the washer. 3. Remove the two ¼" hex head screws securing the water valve bracket to the cabinet (Figure 6-1). Injector Hose Mounting Screws 5. While pulling the bracket away from the cabinet, rotate the left side of the bracket away from the washer. 6. Remove the wire harness from the water valve coils (Blue & White wires - Cold; Orange & White wires - Hot) and remove the clamp from the injector hose. 7. Remove two 5/16" hex head screws securing the valve to the mounting bracket. FRONT REMOVAL 1. Disconnect power to the unit. 2. Shut off the water supply to the inlet hoses. 3. Remove the front panel. 4. Remove dispenser bezel and raise the top cover to expose the upper rear cabinet area (See Front Panel & Top Cover Removal). 5. Remove the wire harness from the water valve coils (blue & white wires - cold; orange & white wires - hot) and remove the clamp from the injector hose. When the valve is replaced, the hot water valve coil is on the left. Water Valve 6. Remove the two 5/16" hex head screws securing the water valve bracket to the cabinet. Mounting Bracket Mounting Screws Figure 6-1 4. While pulling the lower end of the bracket down slightly, slide the bracket to the left. This will allow the injector hose to clear the rear cabinet opening. 7. Carefully lift the valve and direct the inlet hoses through the openings in the rear mounting bracket. 8. Remove the inlet hoses from the water valve connections. If possible, clamp the hoses shut and/or have a towel handy in case of overspray when water pressure is relieved. 16008373-01 SECTION 6. WATER CARRYING COMPONENTS © 1998 Maytag Corporation 6-1