Just got a used front load Wirlpool Washer Model

Hi

The rinse cycle normally takes water in from your cold inlet valve.

To check and see if your cold inlet valve is faulty, turn off your hot water supply. Put the machine on a cold wash cycle and see how fills up. You can open the soap tray slightly while the machine is taking in water and check to see the pressure. If it drips in, then you need to change the inlet valve/solenoide. Repeat the process by putting the cycle on rinse only.

Some machines have a dual-valve or even triple-valve and use a seperate valve for the rinse. in that case you need to change the whole unit.

They are fairly easy to replace. Turn off machine and remove power from its plug. Open the top hatch. Two screws in the back of the top lid, or in some Whirpools a star nut. Pull lid back and up to remove.

See where the cold water hose screws on to the valve unit. take note of the wiring and hoses which come off it to the soap dispenser. You may want to take a picture so that you remember how to put the wiring back.

Remove the valve, most valves are screwed on to the back panel, but some whirlpools are clipped in. If it is a clip type, push the plastic stop in and twist to release it.

It is best if you get the replacement part before hand, so that you can replicate it straight away.

Good luck.

Ash