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Obtain Washer/Dryer Combo Tub capacity

What is the KitchenAid Laundry Center KELC500TWH1 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 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 KELC500TWH1 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 components are .   Washer dryer control panel section contains bumper, console (5) receptacle, connector (connects with lower automatic har clip, push-to-start button button, push-to-start knob, timer buzzer screw, timer mounting (2) knob & skirt, dryer timer end cap, console (l.h. & r.h.) strut, console.   Dryer front panel and door components are lever, door switch harness, door switch (includes illus. 1a)) screw, door mount to hinge & panel (10) support protector catch, door toast door, front almond panel, front hinge & pin, door (2) platinum panel, front almond door, front.   Dryer cabinet and motor parts are bracket, motor idler & bracket white plug, side panel (2) platinum closure, control area pulley, motor (60 hz.) screw, 10-16 x 1/2 panel, rear screw, ground (2) (10-32 x 1/2) toast closure, control area base, dryer.   Dryer bulkhead parts include clip, strain releif shaft, drum roller (r.h.) shaft, drum roller (l.h.) screw, baffle mounting (6) (11-16 x 7/8) clip, heater box to bulkhead wheel, blower heater box (120/240 volts) screw, 10-16 x 1/2 clip, wiring harness (3) air duct & bracket.   Dryer supports and washer cabinet harness components are screw, 10-16 x 1/2 harness, upper (automatic) (includes illus. 6a, 6b & 6c) clip, pressure switch hose (2) cover, channel clip, pressure switch hose and wiring harness (3) clip, wiring harness (8) support, dryer (r.h.) clip, harness and hose plug, terminal (9-way) (connects with automatic washer m screw, 10-24 x 1/2 (8) (washer cabinet to dryer supports).   Washer top and lid parts include toast top spring, lid (r.h.) (includes illus. 10) almond top switch, lid harness, lid switch o bumper, lid (2) white lid handle nut, acorn #8-32 clip, harness routing.   Washer cabinet section includes lock, top (2) almond panel, front nut, push-in (2) almond cabinet cap, siphon break clip, ground siphon break hose, drain hose, water inlet (siphon break to mixing valve) clamp, hose.   Brake, clutch, gearcase, motor and pump components are retainer, motor (2) retainer, pump gearcase (complete)(refer to page 11 for further breakdown) screw, 5/16-24 x 5/8 (2) cap, clutch spring (2) band and lining (includes illus. 7 & 8) spring, clutch ring, retainer brake and drive tube (complete) (refer to page 12 for further breakdown) washer, spin tube thrust.   Machine base section contains screw, 10-32 x 1/2 (grounding) bearing, centerpost (2) screw, 10-16 x 5/8 (2) block, restraint (2) nut, 1/2 - 13 (1) screw & washer (base to cabinet) spring, counterweight shield, tub seal, centerpost (3) screw, 8a x 3/8 (4).   Tub and basket section includes gasket, centerpost block, basket drive basket tub ring & gasket (includes illus. 7, 14 & 15) cap, agitator hose, pressure switch clip, retaining (2) tub clamp, hose nut, spanner.   Washer water system is composed of clamp, hose sleeve kit (contains 2 sleeves) clamp, hose coupling, hose clamp, hose hose, corrugated retainer, wire connector, hose connector kit, plastic drain hose hose, inlet.   Gearcase section contains neutral, assembly shaft, agitator cam, agitator cover, gearcase shaft, agitator (complete) follower, cam screw, gearcase cover mounting (8) ball, bearing bottom and pinion, gearcase sealer, gasket (.20 fl. oz.) (6 ml.).   Brake and drive tube is composed of t sleeve, cam spring, brake seal, oil cap, brake spring (2) ring, retaining brake and drive tube (complete) ring, thrust driver, brake cam seal, drive tube.   ^lck 4500 parts are exhaust deflector kit (complete) screw, 10-16 x 1/2 (3) (hex washer head) side exhaust extension kit (complete).   Miscellaneous parts are retainer, wire miscelleous parts bag foot, front (2) foot, rear (2) washer, inlet hose (4) cable tie clamp, hose.