How to Install Dishwasher Water Inlet Valve 00607335 in a Thermador Dishwasher
Quick answer: Close the supply valve and cut power, remove the kick panel, reach the inlet valve at the lower left, unscrew the supply hose, release the outlet hose clamp and wire plug, lift the old valve from its bracket, mount 00607335 the same way, reconnect and run a fill with the panel off.
Inlet valve 00607335 controls the water entering a Thermador dishwasher and the many Bosch and Kenmore Elite units built on the same platform, such as SHX68P05UC53, SHE55P06UC59 and 63016304404. It replaces the earlier numbers 00494772 and 12054183, so any of those on your old valve means this is the correct successor. The solenoid opens when the control board energizes it, letting household water flow through the outlet hose into the tub, and closes the instant the fill is done.
A failing valve on these dishwashers usually shows up as a long delay before any washing noise, a fill that never reaches the heater, or a puddle in the tub between cycles. Because the valve is mounted just behind the kick panel at the front left, you can do this repair with the dishwasher left in its cabinet. The manufacturer's note to unplug the dishwasher, shut off the water and wear work gloves applies throughout.
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- Turn off the breaker feeding the dishwasher; the valve solenoid and nearby wiring are live whenever the unit is powered.
- Close the shutoff under the sink and bleed pressure by briefly starting a cycle before you unscrew the hose.
- Wear gloves when reaching behind the kick panel; the base frame has sharp edges.
- Dry your hands and the connector before plugging in the new valve.
Tools and Parts You Need
- Torx driver for the kick panel screws
- Phillips screwdriver
- Adjustable wrench
- Hose clamp pliers
- Towels and a shallow tray
- Headlamp
- Work gloves
Step-by-Step Installation
- Isolate the dishwasher Close the supply shutoff under the sink and switch off the breaker. Open the door and start a program for a few seconds first to release pressure if the unit is still powered.
- Open the kick panel Remove the screws along the bottom front, then pull the kick panel and its insulation strip away from the base.
- Find the valve With a headlamp, look into the lower left corner. The valve sits in a bracket with the braided or plastic supply hose on its inlet, a rubber outlet hose and a two-wire plug on the coil.
- Disconnect the supply Set a tray under the valve, back the supply hose fitting off the inlet with a wrench and let the trapped water drain.
- Release hose and plug Open the spring clamp with pliers and slide the outlet hose off. Press the latch on the wire plug and pull it straight off the coil terminals.
- Swap the valve Undo the bracket screw or clip and lift out the old valve. Seat 00607335 in the bracket with the outlet spigot facing the same direction and fasten it.
- Reconnect Push the outlet hose fully onto the spigot and reposition the clamp. Plug the wire connector on until it latches. Thread the supply hose on by hand and snug it a quarter turn with the wrench.
- Fill test Open the shutoff, restore power and start a rinse program. Watch the fittings through the whole fill, then refit the kick panel.
Fit Checks Before You Call the Job Done
- The bracket holds the new valve firmly with no rocking.
- The outlet hose reaches the spigot without stretching or kinking.
- The wire plug latches with a click and cannot be pulled off without pressing the tab.
- The supply hose fitting turns on freely by hand for several turns before the wrench is needed.
- The valve stops the flow completely when the fill ends and stays silent between cycles.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Not bleeding the hose A charged supply hose sprays the moment the fitting loosens, and the control electronics sit right above the valve.
Using the wrench too hard The inlet thread only needs a quarter turn past hand tight. Cracking it means a second new valve.
Wrong spigot direction If the outlet spigot points away from where the hose runs, the hose bends sharply and eventually splits.
Plugging the connector on damp terminals Moisture on the coil terminals corrodes the connection and leads to intermittent no-fill faults later.
Refitting the panel before testing The first fill should always be watched with the kick panel off.
Troubleshooting After Installation
Dishwasher does not fill Confirm the shutoff is open, the breaker is on and the door latches fully. Then check the plug on the valve coil is seated.
Fill is weak Clean the mesh screen inside the valve inlet; sediment from the pipes often breaks loose when the old valve is removed.
Drip from the supply fitting Remove the hose, replace the rubber washer inside the fitting and retighten by hand plus a quarter turn.
Water in the tub after the cycle Check for a siphoning drain hose before suspecting the new valve; the drain hose must loop up to the counter height.
Care Tips After the Repair
- Replace the supply hose washer at every disconnection.
- Run a hot cycle with dishwasher cleaner a few times a year to keep mineral scale off the valve seat.
- Exercise the under-sink shutoff twice a year so it does not seize.
- Look behind the kick panel for moisture whenever you clean the filter.
Compatible Models (Sample)
This part is listed for 441 Thermador models in our fitment data. Always confirm your exact model number on the appliance's rating plate.
Replaces or is replaced by: 00494772, 12054183
Repair Difficulty and Time
Difficulty: Moderate. Typical time: 30 to 60 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
My old valve is stamped 00494772. Is 00607335 correct?
Yes. 00607335 replaces both 00494772 and 12054183.
Will this valve fit my Bosch dishwasher?
It is listed for many Bosch models such as SHV68P03UC60 and SHX4AP05UC02 in addition to Thermador. Check your model number on the door edge label.
Do I need to remove the dishwasher from the cabinet?
No. Everything is reachable through the kick panel opening on the listed models.
Is there an installation video?
Yes, a video for this valve exists and follows the same sequence described in this guide.
Final Checklist
- Shutoff closed, breaker off, pressure bled
- Kick panel and insulation removed
- Supply hose, outlet hose and plug disconnected
- Old valve out of bracket
- 00607335 mounted with spigot facing the hose run
- Hose clamped, plug latched, supply hose snug with fresh washer
- Fill watched with panel off, no leaks
- Kick panel reinstalled