1170958209 Genuine Water Inlet Valve 4.5 L/min for Electrolux Dishwashers, Dishwasher Fill Solenoid Valve

Part 1170958209 is a genuine Electrolux water inlet valve with a flow rating of 4.5 litres per minute, used in Electrolux dishwashers. The inlet valve is the electrically operated tap that opens to let water in from your hose connection and shuts it off when the machine has enough. Models aren't on file, so check the valve number or your parts list before ordering, as flow rates and outlet angles vary between valves.

Dishwasher not filling with water?

Each time the dishwasher needs water, the control board energises the solenoid coil on the inlet valve and it opens. A flow regulator limits how fast water comes in, which is why this valve carries a 4.5 litre per minute rating. When the coil burns out, the machine won't fill and usually stops with a water supply error. A valve that sticks open does the opposite, letting water run in when it shouldn't and sometimes flooding the base. A slow fill, humming from the valve, or a drip from the valve body are other signs. Always check the tap and the inlet hose filter first.

Part details

• Genuine Electrolux part 1170958209
• Water inlet valve with a 4.5 litres per minute flow rating
• Controls the water coming into the dishwasher
• Models not on file, match the part number

Replacing the inlet valve

Turn off the tap and switch the dishwasher off at the wall. Disconnect the inlet hose and catch the water left in it. Photograph the wiring on the valve coil and how any internal hose attaches before removing the old valve. Fit the new one, reconnect everything, then turn the water on slowly and check for leaks before running a program.

Questions about this part

Does the flow rate matter?

Yes. The dishwasher is designed around a particular inlet flow, and a valve with a different rating can underfill or overfill. This valve is rated at 4.5 litres per minute, so match it to the old one or your parts list.