218698900 Frigidaire Dual Water Valve (Primary)

Replaces Part Numbers: AP2114949, PS428495, EAP428495, 12765.

Also used with Frigidaire 218658000 Dual Water Valve (Secondary)

Replacement Instructions:

• Pull the refrigerator away from the wall far enough so you can access the water line connection and work on the back of the refrigerator. Place a towel under the water valve assembly to catch water.
• Unplug the refrigerator or shut off the circuit breaker for the refrigerator.
• Turn off the water supply to the refrigerator.
• Remove the screws that secure the service panel on the back of the refrigerator and remove the panel.
• Remove the screw(s) that secures the mounting bracket to the frame of the refrigerator.
• Pull water valve out of refrigerator cavity.
• Disconnect each wire harness at each solenoid of valve (Keeping note where each one goes).
• Disconnect water supply at valve by unscrewing 3/4 inch Fitting.
• Cut water tubes close to each connection at each port (Keeping note where each one goes).
• Now to install water valve.
• Connect water supply line tighten fitting until snug.
• Next push water tubes respectively until all the way in (make sure in all the way to ensure no water leaks).
• Attach wire harness leads to their respective solenoid coils.
• Insert water valve into refrigerator cavity and attach water valve mounting bracket screw(s).
• Turn water on and check for leaks.
• Take a glass & run about a quart of water thru the front dispenser to flush out air that is in the system.
• When all is good, attach back cover and slide refrigerator back into place.
• Now it’s all done and ready to make ice & deliver clean water.

Follow these simple steps of installation and you can really do it yourself without having to pay for a mechanic for such a simple task.

The 218698900 Dual Valve Is Found For The Following Models.