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Customer Questions and Answers for Check Valve Assembly by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM8730069
Manufacturer Part Number: 675238

The Check Valve Assembly is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool dishwashers. It is a component that regulates water flow and pressure, allowing water to enter the dishwasher during designated cycles but preventing backflow. The check valve plays an important role in the overall water distribution system of the dishwasher. 

Causes of a bad check valve can include mineral buildup blocking the valve ports over time, damage to the valve mechanism or seals, or decreased valve integrity from wear and repeated use. 

Symptoms of a bad check valve include:

  • Leaks or water not properly entering the dishwasher 
  • Incomplete or inefficient washing and rinsing cycles
  • Strange sounds coming from the water inlet area
  • Higher water usage due to faulty draining 

Note: O-ring included.

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

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For Whirlpool Check Valve Assembly (Part Number: OEM8730069)

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Hello W.P., You need to check the spray arms for separations and/or clogged holes. These things will put a "wave" in the water and cause it to slosh out over the front of the tub. Also check the feed tube in the rear where the upper rack couples with the feed tube for the center spray arm.

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Hello Mike. The unit has to have threads. It is possible they are either stripped off there or the threaded piece is broke off inside the opening on the sump. There should be no glue used.

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Tony for Model Number Whirlpool Imperial dishwaser

We have an 11 year old dishwasher that wont drain. I have pulled the check valve and cleaned it, but the washer still fills with water. Reading help sites it seems like there might be something missing on my valve. Is there anything inside besides a rubber flap? Other than that, when running, it seems like there isn't enough pressure to evacuate the water, the drain line has water and air sloshing back and forth. The line is clear. The motor is running and spraying, but does seem to hum oddly. Any suggestions?

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Tony, Check and make sure the drain system and disposal are not clogged or restricted. The "flapper' is the only thing inside the check valve assembly. It should flip open when the dishwasher drains and remain closed when washing or off. You may want to disconnect the drain hose from the plumbing under the sink, fill the dishwasher, then drain it, to see if the water evacuates properly(less than 60 seconds). You most likely have a damaged drain impeller 675806 or something in the pump housing, and will need to dismantle the pump and check.

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Hello Elizabeth. Check and see if something has the impeller jammed or if the drain hose or check valve is clogged. If not, the motor is bad. The motor has been permanently discontinued by the manufacturer and we don't know of any source or replacement for the part.

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Hello. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the check valve 675238 needs to be replaced on the unit.

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Hello Bob, The purpose of the check valve is to prevent the sink water from entering the dishwasher. The leak you are describing is going the opposite direction. The water should not leave the dishwasher if the drain line is properly elevated to the bottom of the countertop before connecting to the drain as the installation instructions direct. The issue you described sounds much more like a failing water valve W10844024.

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Mark V. for Model Number SHU30041

I was trying to fix a drain problem and unscrewed the 4 screws that go through the "support, pump mounting" bushings. part number 14. I ended up screwing them back in, since I realized that I didn't need to unscrew them, but they don't really screw in that well and some of them seem to be stripped. Anyway, after clearing the drain check valve, and turning on the machine, it's leaking all over the place. I suspect that I broke a seal when I removed those 4 screws. What should I do? Also, do I need to have the spray arm re-attached before I test things out? Perhaps that's why it was leaking. Thanks! Mark

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Hello Mark, Those screws thread into the plastic pump housing. They are important and the unit will leak profusely if not properly tightened. Since the holes they thread into are stripped, this unit cannot be repaired since the pump assembly and its' individual components, I'm sorry to say, are no longer available.

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Dennis for Model Number DU945PWKQ1

Similar to a previous question about not draining as it should, but pressing cancel/drain a few times after cycle drains it. I disconnected hose from pump and it was clear. Inserted a piece of copper wire into 'Check Valve', from both ends to check for obstruction. Just where the check ball before the drain hole, I discovered a black rubber ring with the center of it solid and a white piece of plastic that appeared to fit over the solid center piece. I never noticed this before, so I can only assume it came from within the 'Check Valve'. Is this a correct assumption and if so what is it? I ran a cycle and it appears to be draining okay now. Have I ripped this piece out of the 'Check Valve'? Does the 'Check Valve' have to bereplaced?

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