This is a Samsung WF448AAP/XAA 02, built December 2009, in service since 2010 when we purchased it new. It has sprung a leak in a T-shaped part (I assume backflow preventer) just before the steam assembly. See here http://bit.ly/2Weq7V3 for context and here for picture of crack in the part http://bit.ly/2WezGTR. This is Samsung part #DC97-12578E, which has unfortunately been discontinued (no luck with Samsung or multiple parts vendors). I have purchased the nearest equivalent (see here http://bit.ly/2WerNhj), but the T off to the drawer is missing what looks to be a smaller second backflow preventer.
Unfortunately, I am a bit uncertain as to the mechanics in play here - specifically, I assume but am not sure the bigger valve is to keep steam from backing into the supply hose (?), but why would the little T off to the detergent drawer need what looks like that other check valve?
My questions... Can I safely use that replacement part as a direct replacement? Can the original part be patched with anything that would hold up to the heat and pressure of steam if that's what its guarding? And finally, if neither of the first two can work, is there any option for disabling/cutting off/rerouting/replacing a broader subassembly to get things going again.
Any help appreciated - definitely out of my depth here and the folks I've asked so far want me to give up on it for lack of the "official" part.
Unfortunately, I am a bit uncertain as to the mechanics in play here - specifically, I assume but am not sure the bigger valve is to keep steam from backing into the supply hose (?), but why would the little T off to the detergent drawer need what looks like that other check valve?
My questions... Can I safely use that replacement part as a direct replacement? Can the original part be patched with anything that would hold up to the heat and pressure of steam if that's what its guarding? And finally, if neither of the first two can work, is there any option for disabling/cutting off/rerouting/replacing a broader subassembly to get things going again.
Any help appreciated - definitely out of my depth here and the folks I've asked so far want me to give up on it for lack of the "official" part.
via Samsung Repair or Substitution of Discontinued Part
by danp110
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