This Whirlpool Water Inlet Valve For Refrigerator is compatible with Admiral, Amana, Caloric, Crosley, Hardwick, Jenn Air, Kenmore, Kitchen Aid, Magic Chef, Maytag, Modern Maid, Norge, Roper, Sears, Speed Queen, Whirlpool brands. This Part #WP12544001 replaces 12544001, B3-04 37.49, 37, 12318901, 12445301, 12313401, 12313403, R0000242, Y12445301, 792907, AP4013715, PS2007677. The water inlet valve is a solenoid-operated switch. When activated, it draws water from the water inlet tube to the water valve and into the compact ice maker cube mold.