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Obtain Top Load Washer Tub capacity

What is the KitchenAid Top Load Washer KAWS850LT1 tub capacity?

Tub Capacity as per Manufacturer Specifications (in cubic feet):

The manufacturers began using cubic feet capacity numbers only recently. Previously, they used relative terms such as "Large" or "Extra Capacity" or laundry weight (e.g. "16 lbs per load") which did not take into account different fabric weight and volume. Others referred to capacity in terms of water used. Even washers available today do not have capacity written in the manual because the same manual can be used across multiple models. Once the washer is no longer sold, the sales literature is discarded and capacity information often lost.

Analyzing washers and their components, searching through old technical information and sales literature, and determining their capacity is a labor intensive and time-consuming task and we are far from finished. A small charge will help us continue our research.

Consider this: if you were to spend more than few minutes looking for tub capacity on the internet, you would be earning LESS than minimum wage.

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Calculate Top Load Washer Tub capacity

This is a geometric method to calculate tub capacity based on the cylinder volume formula. Unfortunately, the value could be as much as 25% off from the manufacturer stated capacity.

Why? Because a tub is not exactly a cylinder. The edge where bottom connected to the wall is not at 90 degree angle but smooth and rounded. The water line is not clearly marked and the bottom is not always flat. Finally, an agitator also takes capacity away from the tub.

This method can be used as a crude estimate but we do not recommend using it for comparisson when shopping for a new washer.

Determine your top load washer tub capacity by taking two simple measurements:



1. Use the ruler to measure the depth of the tub (indicated by the red line on the diagram)

2. Now find the distance accross the tub, the diameter (the green line on the diagram). Note that some tubs are narrow at the opening. In this case make the measurements INSIDE the tub.

Solution:

Tub Depth: in.   Tub Diameter: in. Calculate Tub Capacity

Answer:

The KitchenAid Top Load Washer KAWS850LT1 tub capacity is

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cubic feet.

DOE (Department of Energy) vs. I.E.C. (International Efficiency Consortium) tub capacity values

The tub capacity calculator provides result in the DOE cubic feet which are CONVENTIONAL, i.e. normal cubic feet. The front loading appliance manufacturers prefer to use IEC cubic feet in their specification. IEC capacity in a front loader is the equivalent of the laundry size of a top loading washer and usually result in a higher number. For instance, a 4.7 cu. ft EC capacity transaltes into 4.1 conventional cu. ft for some washers and into 4.2 cu. ft for others. There is no simple multiplier that can be applied to an IEC value to translate it into DOE capacity. Make sure to use the manufacturer's part number when ordering a replacement.

Part list and Diagrams

Partial list of this KitchenAid Top Load Washer components

(for additional details, please see All Parts & Diagrams)

Top and cabinet parts section contains hinge, lid (l.h.) hinge, lid (r.h.) restraint, hose lid (biscuit) top (biscuit) cabinet (biscuit) screw, lid switch (2) screw, 10-16 x1/2 dispenser, bleach & fabric softener bumper, lid hinge.   Rear panel parts is composed of clip, harness drape, rear panel hose, fresh fill bracket, valve clip, capacitor hose, fabric softener hose, pump to tub clamp, hose shield, upper valve (incl. 42 & 43) clamp, hose.   Agitator, basket and tub parts parts are spacer, thrust block, basket drive gasket, tub ring clamp, hose cap, barrier tub ring cam-driven clamp, hose clothes mover cap, agitator.   Brake, clutch, gearcase, motor and pump parts parts include grommet, motor (4) edge protector gearcase (complete) (refer to page 11 for further breakdown) cap, clutch spring (2) motor, main drive spring, clutch brake & drive tube (complete) (refer to page 12 for further breakdown) retainer, motor (2) screw, gearcase to base (3) shield, motor.   Machine base parts section contains plate, suspension (includes illus. 16) foot, front (2) bracket, spring outer (l.f.) pad, base seal, centerpost (3) seal, centerpost (2) support & brake, tub pin, knurled spring, leveling mechanism bearing, centerpost (2).   Control panel parts section contains cap, end (l.h.) (black) dial, timer (white) harness, wire (for detail see pages 13 & 14) knob, control (includes item 19) (white) retainer, harness switch, rotary cap, end (l.h.) (biscuit) control-atc/dtc switch, water temperature switch, water level.   Water system parts parts are connector, straight connector kit, plastic drain hose siphon break kit (not included) drain protector (not included) clamp, hose sleeve kit, (contains 2 sleeves) clamp, hose.   Gearcase parts components are pinion, spin (includes illus. 25) retainer, spring sealer, gasket (.20 fl. oz.) (6 ml) ring, retaining cam, agitate (includes 13) screw, gearcase cover, mounting (8) (10-24 x 3/8) bottom and pinion, gearcase seal, gearcase cover actuator, shift gear, agitate (includes 15 and 29).   Brake and drive tube parts components are spacer, drive tube cap, brake spring (2) ring, retaining tube, basket drive (includes illus. 3, 4, 5 & 9) cam, brake release ring, thrust brake and drive tube (complete) ``t`` bearing, spin tube driver, brake cam seal, oil.   Wiring harness parts is composed of block, disconnect (12-way) (timer) (use term. 94613) block, disconnect (motor 2 speed) (use term.352088) connector (2-way) (use term.94614) clip, harness clip, harness plug, terminal (3-way) (power cord) (use term.94613) timer, block disconnect (black) connector (t.p.a.) (3-circuit) (lid switch) receptacle, terminal (3-way) (lid switch) (use term.94613) or 94614.) clip, harness.   Miscellaneous parts optional parts (not included) parts are paint, touch-up (1/2oz.) (ebony) drain protector paint, touch-up (1/2oz.) paint, bulk (1 qt.) (white (uncut)) sealer, gasket (.20 fl. oz.) (6 ml) paint, touch-up (1/2oz.) paint, pressurized spray (12 oz.) (ebony) clamp, hose siphon break kit nut, lock (3/8-16) paint, touch-up (1/2oz.) (white) clamp, hose.