The fix was pretty simple once the problem was known. I pulled the dishwasher out and then I noticed the ripple in the pan that collects the water an I could see it was coming from the inlet valve. Once I knew this was the problem, I ordered the part from AppliancePartsPros and it arrived fast. While the dishwasher was pulled out, I turned off the water and tipped it forward to drain the water (have towel to catch it and clean up). I reinstalled the dishwasher since the repair can be made from the front by removing the kick plate.
When the part arrived it was very easy replacement, first make sure the power and water is off.
- Remove the kick plate (2 phillips screws)
- Disconnect the water supply line from the inlet valve
- The inlet valve is at the left side, remove the (2-T20 screws)
- Remove the inlet valve - this actually required moving and positioning to get it to come out.
- Pull out the electrical connection
- Using pliers, compress the clip on the water line and slide back.
- Remove the water line
- Remove the supply line connection elbow from the failed part.
- Remove the old teflon tape from the elbow and wrap with new teflon tape.
- Install the elbow in the new inlet valve, leaving it at at about 4 o'clock position.
- Replace the water line inside the dishwasher and use the pliers to slide the clip back to position.
- Insert the electrical clip into the inlet valve. This only goes one way.
- Position the inlet valve so the 2 screw holes are lined up and secure with the 2-T20 screws.
- Connect the water supply line (do not over tighten)
- Connect the power (plug it in)
- Turn on the water and check for leaks at the supply line connection.
- Turn on the dishwasher and run a cycle - checking for any leaks from the water inlet valve.
- If you did not drain the water, you may still have the pump running until the water evaporates and the float switch lowers and turns off.