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Obtain Washer/Dryer Combo Tub capacity

What is the KitchenAid Laundry Center KELC500SWH1 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.

Get KELC500SWH1 Tub Capacity ($0.99)

Calculate Washer/Dryer Combo 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 washer/dryer combo 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 Laundry Center KELC500SWH1 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 Laundry Center components

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

Front cover section contains appliance touch-up paint - platinum (single bot... paint to spray th appliance touch-up paint - almond appliance touch-up paint - gold harvest (single... spray spray list, repair parts paint instructions, installation.   Front cover parts are paint to list, repair parts spray th instructions, operating (in door) appliance touch-up paint - toast (single bottle) paint pl guide, laundry appliance touch-up paint - almond spray appliance touch-up paint - platinum (single bot....   Washer dryer control panel is composed of bumper, console spray spring, console lock screw panel control paint pl spray lubricant control knob wire harness.   Washer dryer control panel parts include spray pts switch screw 8pk paint, bulk (1 qt.) (white (uncut)) spring clip, knob dial strut connector temperature switch timer, control (60 hz.) (dryer) (timer motor no....   Dryer front panel and door section includes panel al toast door, front screw oil latch support paint, bulk (1 qt.) (white (uncut)) list, repair parts paint guide, laundry.   Dryer front panel and door is composed of insert appliance touch-up paint - gold harvest (single... harvest wheat door, front toast panel, front barrier platinum door, front list, repair parts guide, laundry handle natural gas paint.   Dryer cabinet and motor components are dryer base clip, ground screw 8pk panel screw spray spray panel plug closure.   Dryer cabinet and motor components are appliance touch-up paint - platinum (single bot... panel screw spray nut instructions, installation panel plug elbow lubricant.   Dryer bulkhead section includes dryer cord paint to oil screw element plug screw paint list, repair parts instructions, installation.   Dryer bulkhead components are box screw paint, bulk (1 qt.) (white (uncut)) appliance touch-up paint - white (single bottle) spray appliance touch-up paint - gold harvest (single... thermal fuse baffle, drum screw clip.   Dryer supports and washer cabinet harness section contains sealer, gasket, .20 fl. oz., 6 ml. (optional pa... paint to wire harness paint pl instructions, installation support paint appliance touch-up paint - platinum (single bot... spray instructions, operating (in door).   Dryer supports and washer cabinet harness section contains appliance touch-up paint - platinum (single bot... connector natural gas paint spray list, repair parts screw 8pk spray guide, laundry instructions, operating (in door) lubricant.   Washer top and lid section includes lid handle lubricant appliance touch-up paint - platinum (single bot... toast top label, energy guide spring paint pl bumper, lid hinge spray bumper, lid.   Washer top and lid section includes harvest wheat lid label, energy guide clip, spring plug appliance touch-up paint - almond guide, use and care toast lid lid switch paint o ring.   Washer cabinet parts include spray lock lubricant screw 8pk cabinet (white) plug, button paint spray inlet valve instructions, installation.   Washer cabinet parts include inlet valve spray 28 hoseclamp lock appliance touch-up paint - almond clip, ground sealer, gasket, .20 fl. oz., 6 ml. (optional pa... lubricant clip, leveling mechanism inlet hose.   Brake, clutch, gearcase, motor and pump section contains spray appliance touch-up paint - toast (single bottle) paint label, energy guide lining lubricant guide, laundry shield ring spray.   Brake, clutch, gearcase, motor and pump parts include appliance touch-up paint - toast (single bottle) motor spray clutch guide, laundry cap, clutch spring guide, use and care spray oil motor switch.   Machine base is composed of oil paint pl block, restraint natural gas paint guide, use and care seal tub shield appliance touch-up paint - white (single bottle) paint instructions, installation.   Machine base section contains spray oil paint pl screw 8pk appliance touch-up paint - platinum (single bot... block, restraint natural gas paint ring nut screw 8pk.   Tub and basket section includes guide, use and care paint to clamp, hose hose natural gas paint appliance touch-up paint - almond agitator cap agitator spray th spray.   Tub and basket parts include spray screw paint appliance touch-up paint - platinum (single bot... spray hose tub guide, use and care appliance touch-up paint - gold harvest (single... sealer, gasket, .20 fl. oz., 6 ml. (optional pa....   Washer water system parts include spray th hose, inlet lubricant spray spray insert spray appliance touch-up paint - white (single bottle) spray list, repair parts.   Washer water system parts include connector drain hose guide, laundry natural gas paint hose connector spray guide, use and care insert appliance touch-up paint - platinum (single bot... spray.   Gearcase components are guide, use and care natural gas paint spring washer bearing shaft label, energy guide sealer, gasket, .20 fl. oz., 6 ml. (optional pa... appliance touch-up paint - gold harvest (single... screw, 10-24 x 3.   Gearcase section contains lubricant appliance touch-up paint - gold harvest (single... shaft spring ring, retaining paint, bulk (1 qt.) (white (uncut)) paint to appliance touch-up paint - platinum (single bot... spray agitator cam.   Brake and drive tube parts are seal shaft cam label, energy guide seal shaft sleeve spring ring spray spray list, repair parts.   Brake and drive tube section includes appliance touch-up paint - white (single bottle) paint pl drive basket spray lining natural gas paint drive tube instructions, installation spray th lubricant.   ^lck 4500 section contains spray paint appliance touch-up paint - toast (single bottle) guide, laundry label, energy guide paint to paint pl spray spray th deflector.   ^lck 4500 is composed of instructions, operating (in door) appliance touch-up paint - toast (single bottle) spray natural gas paint spray spray list, repair parts side exhaust extension kit (complete) spray th appliance touch-up paint - platinum (single bot....   Miscellaneous section contains sealer, gasket, .20 fl. oz., 6 ml. (optional pa... list, repair parts oil spray appliance touch-up paint - gold harvest (single... guide, use and care spray th spray miscellaneous parts guide, laundry.   Miscellaneous section contains natural gas paint washer guide, use and care lubricant miscellaneous parts appliance touch-up paint - almond paint, bulk (1 qt.) (white (uncut)) 16 hoseclamp guide, laundry appliance touch-up paint - gold harvest (single....