The Manitowoc Ice 000007965 Water Inlet Valve Conversion Kit is a genuine OEM (original equipment manufacturer) replacement part for most ice makers designed by Manitowoc Ice. This kit was created by Manitowoc Ice to reduce the number of replacement water inlet valves. When installing this kit, you should also reinstall the existing Mylar shield that protects the valve coil from moisture in order to prevent electrical shock hazards. Use genuine OEM parts for safety, reliability and performance. Manitowoc Ice is the top seller of ice machines in the United States and uses cutting edge technology to produce their products. Manitowoc Ice is the recipient of numerous awards, including FE&S magazine"s Industry Overall Best In Class Award for 13 consecutive years.