Introduction
Use this guide to replace one or both inlet valve assemblies in your LG WM3050CW Washing Machine.
The inlet valves control the flow of hot and cold water into the washer. If your washer doesn't fill with water and your water supply is fine, you may need to replace these valves.
Note: this guide only shows replacing the cold water assembly. The hot water assembly is adjacent to the cold water, and the procedure is identical.
Parts
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Turn off the main water supply
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Unplug your washer
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Disconnect all water connections at the rear of your washer
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Use a Phillips driver to remove the two bottom 16.5 mm-long screws securing the top panel brackets.
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Tilt the top panel upward to completely disconnect it from the chassis.
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Remove the top panel.
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To prevent confusion, label each valve and its corresponding hose.
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Repeat the labelling procedure for each valve and its corresponding connector.
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Use slip joint pliers to pinch the inlet valve hose clamp and pull it away from the inlet valve assembly.
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Use slip joint pliers to rotate the inlet valve hose back and forth around its connection and loosen it.
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Repeat the previous three steps for each remaining hose attached to the inlet valve assembly.
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Use needle nose pliers to pull the inlet valve filters straight out of the inlets in the chassis.
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Remove the filters.
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Use a Phillips driver to remove the two 14.4 mm‑long screws securing the inlet valve assembly.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
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