Problem: Water inlet valve failure; solenoid coil open/shorted or mechanical valve fault
How to Fix Dishwasher Error
- Unplug dishwasher and turn off water supply valve.
- Remove lower access panel to expose inlet valve assembly.
- Disconnect water supply hose from valve inlet (place towel underneath).
- Disconnect electrical wiring harness from valve solenoid.
- Test solenoid coil resistance with multimeter: proper reading 500-1500Ω. Infinite = open; zero = shorted.
- Remove mounting screws securing valve assembly to chassis.
- Extract old inlet valve assembly. Clean mounting area of mineral deposits.
- Install new inlet valve assembly using OEM part DD61-00001A. Secure mounting screws.
- Reconnect water supply hose hand-tight plus 1/4 turn. Reconnect wiring harness.
- Restore water and power. Start cycle and verify dishwasher fills within 60 seconds with strong flow.
Still Not Working?
If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.
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