NEXTRADE OEM PARTS — REFRIGERATOR & ICE MAKER COMPONENTS
Whirlpool Kenmore KitchenAid Refrigerator Water Inlet Valve
Genuine Robertshaw OEM — Part No. IMV-603 (K-77186) — N-86 Dual Outlet Series
APPLIANCE TECHNICIANS & DIY HOMEOWNERS:
Is your Whirlpool, Kenmore, or KitchenAid side-by-side refrigerator no longer producing ice or dispensing water? A failed water inlet valve is the #1 cause — clogged screens, weakened solenoids, or stuck plungers prevent water from reaching the icemaker and dispenser. The fix is straightforward: a direct OEM Robertshaw IMV-603 N-86 dual-outlet water valve, the original-equipment configuration for Whirlpool Gold-series and KitchenAid KSCS/KSBS refrigerators. Same fit, same flow rate, same reliability as the factory original.
WHY CHOOSE THIS NEXTRADE LISTING
✓ Authentic Robertshaw OEM — factory-sealed IMV-603, sourced direct from authorized distribution. No knock-offs, no refurbished cores.
✓ N-86 dual-outlet design — feeds icemaker and water dispenser from one valve, the original-equipment configuration for Whirlpool GC3/GC5 Gold-series and KitchenAid side-by-sides.
✓ Verified OEM cross-reference — replaces Robertshaw K-77186-AM, fits hundreds of Whirlpool GC3SHEXN/GC5SHEXN, KitchenAid KSCS/KSBS/KSBP, and Kenmore 106.4xx side-by-side models.
✓ Same-day dispatch from Florida — orders placed by 2pm EST ship the same business day via USPS Ground Advantage with tracking.
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HOW THE WATER INLET VALVE WORKS

The IMV-603 is a solenoid-actuated dual water valve. House water (20–120 PSI) enters the single inlet and is held back by a spring-loaded diaphragm at each of two independent outlets. When the refrigerator's icemaker or door-dispenser control board energizes one of the valve's 120V AC coils, the solenoid lifts the diaphragm and allows roughly 130 cc of water through in 7.5 seconds — precisely metered for ice-cube fill or dispenser pour.

Each outlet has an independent coil, so the icemaker and dispenser operate without cross-feed. A pre-installed inlet screen and flow washer regulate flow and protect against debris. The polypro body resists corrosion and mineral deposits common in hard-water service.

Failure modes: open coil (no water at all), weakened solenoid (slow fill, partial ice cubes), clogged inlet screen (zero or trickling flow), or stuck diaphragm (continuous leak). Replacing the valve with a genuine Robertshaw IMV-603 restores factory-spec operation.

COMPATIBLE REFRIGERATOR BRANDS
Whirlpool Corporation Family
Whirlpool Gold (GC3, GC5 series) · KitchenAid (KSCS, KSBS, KSBP, KSCK series) · Kenmore Sears (106.4xx side-by-sides) · Estate (EC series)
Sample Model Numbers Covered
GC3SHEXNS, GC5SHEXNS, GC5THEXNS, GC3PHEXNS, KSCS25INSS, KSBS25INSS, KSCS23INSS, KSBP25INSS, EC3JHAXRL, 106.415xxx, 106.440xxx (hundreds of variants)
Brand names referenced for compatibility identification only. Robertshaw IMV-603 is the OEM water valve — not affiliated with the listed appliance manufacturers. Always verify your existing valve's part number (K-77186 or IMV-603) before ordering.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ManufacturerRobertshaw
Part NumberIMV-603 (legacy K-77186)
SeriesN-86 Dual Outlet Residential
TypeRefrigerator Water Inlet Valve (icemaker + dispenser)
Voltage120V AC, 60 Hz
Coil Power20W / 35W
Operating Pressure20–120 PSI
Flow Rate130 cc per 7.5 seconds (22–38 cc/sec)
Number of Outlets2 (dual coil, independent control)
Body MaterialPolypropylene (corrosion-resistant)
Warranty1 Year Manufacturer (Robertshaw OEM)
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