How to Change a Flow Tite Refrigerator Valve

If your refrigerator has an ice maker or water dispenser, it has a water inlet valve. This valve connects the water supply to the refrigerator, and it is found on the back of the unit. Accor manufactures a line of valves called Flow-Tite, which can be used on refrigerators. If the valve is faulty, you can remove and replace it yourself.

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Instructions

- 1
  Unplug your refrigerator and move it away from the wall. Notice the access panel at the bottom of the back of the fridge.
- 2
  Remove the screws holding the access panel in place and remove the panel.
- 3
  Locate the shutoff to the water line and turn it to the "Off" position.
- 4
  Locate the valve mounted inside the compartment. The water line will be connected to the valve.
- 5
  Remove the screws over the mounting bracket and remove the mounting bracket.
- 6
  Unplug the two wiring harnesses plugged into the two ports on the valve.
- 7
  Unplug the water line tubing from the ports on the valve.
- 8
  Remove the valve and set it aside.
- 9
  Plug the tubing into the new valve and plug the wiring into the terminals on the new valve.
- 10
  Place the valve in the compartment and replace the mounting bracket and screws.
- 11
  Replace the back panel of the refrigerator.

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