This dishwasher’s important warranty, safety, and product information is in its user manual. It is available for online viewing or download here.
The inlet valve opens and closes to regulate the amount of water utilized throughout a cycle.
Water Filter
A water filter reduces pollutants in your home’s drinking water, making it cleaner and safer. It comes in various forms, from pitchers and built-in refrigerator filters to faucet and under-sink models. These filter out several contaminants, from chlorine to arsenic. Some filter types also remove protozoa, tiny solitary organisms that cause some diseases, including malaria and certain dysentery.
Look for a model certified by NSF International, a nonprofit organization that tests and certifies food and water safety products. The contaminants that NSF-certified filters are intended to remove are usually listed on their labels, making it easier to select the right one for your needs. You may also want a multi-stage filter that combines different filter types, such as carbon adsorption and ultraviolet light treatment.
Detergent Dispenser
Imagine you’ve ever desired to empty an entire bottle of liquid laundry detergent into your washing machine without worrying about sloshing it around or measuring. Additionally, consider obtaining parts for a WTW4816FW2 Whirlpool Dishwasher.
In that case, your wish is granted with innovative dispenser technology. This compartment is usually more significant than the leading detergent compartment (although it can vary) and either has a flap that raises to release powder detergent or a removable tray that holds a liquid “insert” or boat to allow for the switch from powder to liquid detergent.
This dispenser evenly dispenses detergent throughout the filling process for Precision Dispensing washers, and it alerts you when it’s time to add more. It’s compatible with select washing machine models, and no disassembly or repair experience is required to install. This part can also help reduce odor-causing residue.
Door Latch
Door latches are hardware components that secure into a hole in a door frame or hook into a receiving plate to hold the door closed. They can be operated using a knob or handle. Different types of door latches are used in different applications. For example, roller catches and latch bolts are commonly used in cupboard doors and wardrobes. They are less likely to wear out than tubular latches or deadbolt locks.
A magnetic latch consists of a non-magnetic body with a bar magnet and steel plates to focus the magnetic flux. It can be surface-mounted or hidden and is often affixed to the door edge instead of the strike plate. This type of latch is easy to install and requires minimal maintenance.
Inlet Valve
The water inlet valve (part WH13X10027) is a solenoid-controlled device that opens and closes the flow of hot and cold water into your dishwasher based on settings for wash temperature and signals from the water-level switch. The problem is that it can stop working, causing the hot and cold water to fail to flow into the dishwasher simultaneously.
To fix it, first, check that the two hose fitting ports on the inlet valve are free of clogs. Then, remove the valve to expose its internal wire connections and use a multimeter set on the ohm X1 setting to test each solenoid.
If both solenoids are faulty, then the entire valve should be replaced. Reinstall the new valve, attach the two water line hoses, and reconnect the wiring harnesses.
Circulation Pump
A circulation pump is a water booster pump that is used to help the hot water travel around the heating system. It is an essential part of any instantaneous hot water system as it will help to keep the water hot when it reaches the taps.
The pump uses a motor to rotate the impeller and impart a centrifugal force. This will push the water out of the impeller and through the spiral channel. The water will then impact the backplate of the pump casing and generate pressure.
Circulators also consume less energy than conventional pumps that run constantly and are designed to be more innovative, such as thermostatically controlled models that only turn on when you want hot water, saving thousands of dollars in electricity costs.