DELIVER

TUBE

HOSE

STEP 2

STEP

FIGURE20

Water Inlet Valve

The water inlet valve is solenoid operated and when energized permits a constant controlled flow of water to enter the dishwasher tub, The valve is designed to operate over a pressure range of 20 pounds per square inch minimum to 120 pounds per square inch maximum, The frequency and length of Lime the valve is operating is controlled by the timer, Water inlet valves differ only in amount of water they deliver (flow rate) which is governed by the aperture size in the flow washer See Figure 21, Some models may have a three orifice flow washer

IDENTIFICATION MARKINGS

CONCAVE

"_WATER

'__1 '_-" FLOW

SIDE

FIGURE21

21

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Kenmore 808353 manual Side, Water Inlet Valve