Customer Questions and Answers for Water Inlet Valve Adapter by Whirlpool

The Dishwasher Water Inlet Valve Adapter is an OEM part for Whirlpool dishwashers. It is a plastic fitting located at the end of the water supply line inside the appliance that connects the valve to the metal braided hose providing filtered water flow during wash cycles. The adapter plays an important role in forming a sealed connection without leaks. It is a 3/4 X 3/8 elbow adapter. 

Causes may relate to splitting/cracking from over-tightening over time, mineral buildup clogging water pathways, or damaged sealing surfaces compromising connections.

Symptoms of a faulty adapter involve:

• Incomplete or inefficient washing from reduced water volume
• Puddles or puddling around the water supply area
• Extended cycle times to reach necessary water levels

This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.