Product review (5 stars): Check your model, perfect fit on mine, find an installation video, and beware of the details they don't mention
I purchased this valve for the second time. The first one lasted 3-4 years. My symptom was that the tub would partially fill with water, when it was not in use. I have a Kenmore front loader, model number 110.45091404, marked as "HE 4t" on the front panel. You can usually find the exact model number inside the door.
This is a simple repair. Search for "replace Whirlpool 8182862" and find an instructional video.
There are two things they might not tell you, and judging from other reviews, I think some people may have missed them:
1. The valve is shipped with the yellow and white electrical connectors attached. This is in case yours are damaged or lost, and you need to connect to the bare wires. If your connectors are in good condition, simply remove the new ones from the valve and discard.
2. Some reviewers said they needed to drill a hole in the back of the washer, because the valve mounting hole was about 1/8" off. I found that when I inserted the valve, centered in the back of the washer, the mounting hole WAS about 1/8" off. However, the valve inlets are slotted, and the valve needs to be snapped into place by sliding it to the left. Once this is done, the mounting holes are perfectly aligned.
Also, save yourself a minor inconvenience by marking the hot and cold supply lines when you first detach them from the washer.