Universal Washing Machine Inlet Valve Blanking Cap - Use on Hot valve if only using Cold - 0065200012 388491P

New houses and apartments often only have a single cold water outlet for the laundry, but most washing machines still ship with both a hot and a cold inlet valve. Leaving the hot inlet open invites slow drips, back flush leaks, and damp behind the appliance over time. The fix is a small but essential plastic blanking cap that screws onto the unused hot inlet and seals it off.

This is a universal washing machine and dishwasher inlet valve blanking cap, with part codes 0065200012 and 388491P. It is commonly required on Fisher & Paykel models, but works as a generic blank on most washing machines and dishwashers that use a standard 3/4 inch hose inlet thread. It may come in white or black depending on supplier batch.

Key Features

• Universal blanking cap for washing machine and dishwasher inlet valves
• Part codes: 0065200012, 388491P
• Prevents back flush leak from unused hot inlet when only cold is connected
• Fits standard 3/4 inch hose inlet thread
• Verified compatible with most washing machines from all major brands
• Commonly required on Fisher & Paykel models
• Colour: white or black (varies by supplier batch)
• 12 month minimum warranty (subject to manufacturer’s terms)

Product Details

• Product codes: 0065200012, 388491P
• Type: Inlet valve blanking cap (nut style)
• Thread: Standard 3/4 inch washing machine inlet thread
• Function: Seals off an unused inlet valve to prevent back flush leak
• Application: Washing machines and dishwashers across most major brands
• Colour: White or black (varies by supplier batch)
• Condition: Brand new

Compatibility

This is a universal blanking cap that fits the standard 3/4 inch hose inlet thread used by most washing machine and dishwasher manufacturers, so it can be used on most appliances from all major brands. It is commonly required on Fisher & Paykel models and appears in the product manuals for both top loader and front loader Fisher & Paykel washing machines. Specific Electrolux Group production codes listed on the live product page include the SWT and WWT series washing machines, along with a long list of Fisher & Paykel GW, MW, IW, and LW washing machine models and Smart Drive series parts. The verified models list at the end of this description shows a representative selection. Because the connection is a standard hose thread, the easiest compatibility check is to make sure the unused inlet on your appliance accepts a normal washing machine hose connector.

How to Use and Installation Notes

1. Switch off the washing machine or dishwasher at the wall and turn off the water tap.
2. Pull the appliance forward enough to access the inlet valves at the rear.
3. Identify the unused inlet, usually labelled HOT in red if you are only running cold, or COLD in blue if you are only running hot.
4. Hand thread the new blanking cap onto the unused inlet, taking care to start the thread straight.
5. Once it is finger tight, give a final snug with light pliers or a small spanner. Do not over tighten, as the cap and valve body are plastic.
6. Restore the water supply, push the appliance back into position, and run a short fill or rinse cycle.
7. Check behind the appliance for any drip or seep around the capped inlet before returning the machine to normal use.

Fitting and Safety Note

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Verified Compatible Models