4055361234 Genuine Dishwasher Water Inlet Valve 2.5 Litres per Minute for Electrolux Dishwashers ESF6102KA ESF6102XA

Part 4055361234 is a genuine Electrolux inlet valve for dishwashers, the solenoid valve that opens to let water in from the tap hose. It's listed with a flow rate of 2.5 litres per minute and fits the Electrolux ESF6102KA and ESF6102XA. Inlet valves are made with different flow ratings, so matching the number keeps the fill working the way the dishwasher was designed to.

Electrolux dishwasher not filling or overfilling

The inlet valve sits where the hose connects at the back of the dishwasher. When the control calls for water, it powers the valve coil, the valve opens and water flows in until the coil is switched off again. A failed coil or a blocked inlet screen stops water getting in, so the machine hums, beeps, shows a fill error or sits there without starting the wash. The opposite fault is a valve that won't close fully, which lets water keep trickling in and can trigger an overfill or flood warning even with the dishwasher off. Weak, slow fills can also come from a valve that's partly blocked.

Part details

• Genuine Electrolux part 4055361234
• Dishwasher water inlet (solenoid) valve
• Flow rate listed as 2.5 litres per minute
• Listed for ESF6102KA and ESF6102XA

Swapping the inlet valve

Turn off the tap and switch the dishwasher off at the wall before pulling it out. Have a towel and tray ready, as the hose will hold some water. Photograph the wiring on the old valve, note how it's clipped in, then transfer the hoses and connections to the new one. Turn the tap back on slowly and check for drips before refitting the kickplate.

Questions about this part

Can I just clean the filter screen instead?

If the valve only fills slowly, a blocked screen at the hose connection can be the cause and is worth checking first. If the coil has failed or the valve lets water through when it should be shut, cleaning won't fix it and the valve needs replacing.