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Obtain Washer/Dryer Combo Tub capacity

What is the KitchenAid Laundry Center KGLC500TWH0 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 KGLC500TWH0 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 .   Washer dryer control panel is composed of switch, push-to-start disconnect block (connects with automatic timer) harness, console wiring (automatic) (includes illus. 1a, knob, timer bracket, control plug, terminal (2-way) (connects with main dryer harness spring, console lock (2) receptacle, connector (connects with lower automatic har screw, timer mounting (2) sleeve, console lock screw (2).   Dryer front panel and door components are platinum panel, front seal, door almond door, front bearing & seal harvest wheat handle, door plug, terminal (2-way) (connects with main dryer harness) platinum door, front harvest wheat door, front catch, door screw, door mount to hinge & panel (10).   Dryer cabinet and motor parts are capacitor, motor start (automatic washer) clamp, capacitor harvest wheat panel, side (l.h.) almond closure, control area belt, drive toast panel, side (r.h.) clip almond panel, side (r.h.) white closure, control area nut, push-in.   Dryer bulkhead is composed of drum, dryer support, corner gas wheel, blower wire kit (for heater element wiring harness repair) cap, screw screw, 10-16 x 1/2 clip, harness to duct (2) shaft, drum roller (l.h.) ring, bearing burner (refer to page 20 for complete breakdown).   Dryer supports and washer cabinet harness is composed of screw, 8-32 x 1/4 (2) (motor ground) support, dryer (l.h.) support, dryer (r.h.) clip, wiring harness (4) wire, ground plug, terminal (12-way) (connects with automatic console cover, channel screw, 10-24 x 1/2 (8) (washer cabinet to dryer supports) screw, 10-24 x 1 hose, pressure switch.   Washer top and lid section contains spring, lid (l.h.) (includes illus 10) nut (4) harvest wheat handle, lid spring, lid (r.h.) (includes illus. 10) screw & washer, lid switch shield (2) screw, lid hinge mounting (4) strike, lid switch clip, spring (2) (top to cabinet) shield, lid switch platinum top.   Washer cabinet is composed of clip, ground almond cabinet cap, siphon break screw, 10-16 x 1/2 valve, water mixing white cabinet clamp, hose connector, hose clamp, hose c ip, condenser (2).   Brake, clutch, gearcase, motor and pump parts are plate, motor mount to gearcase cap, clutch spring (2) screw, 5/16-24 x 3/16 (3) (gearcase to tub support) ring, retainer coupling, motor & isolating band and lining (includes illus. 7 & 8) foam washer, spin tube thrust screw, 10-16 x 5/8 (2) retainer, pump.   Machine base is composed of screw, 10-16 x 5/8 (2) screw, 8a x 3/8 (4) spring, counterweight centerpost bearing kit (incls. illus. 10, 11, & 12) base nut, 1/2 - 13 (3) block, restraint (2) bearing, centerpost (2) screw, 10-32 x 1/2 (grounding) seal, centerpost (2).   Tub and basket parts are screw & washer (tub mounting) (4) tube, drain off block, basket drive stopper (4) clip, retaining (2) gasket, tub ring nut, spanner basket hose, pressure switch screw & washer (5/16-24 x 1).   Washer water system section contains hose, corrugated plastic drain (5-1/2 ft.) retainer, drain hose clamp, hose siphon break kit (not included) hose, inlet (2) connector, straight sleeve kit, plastic drain hose (contains 2 sleeves) coupling, hose connector, hose clamp, hose.   Gearcase is composed of bottom and pinion, gearcase pinion, spin (includes illus. 25) gear, agitator neutral, assembly ring, retaining (2) follower, cam ring, retaining gear, main drive cam, agitator gear, spin.   Brake and drive tube section includes ring, retaining seal, drive tube sleeve, cam ring, retaining spacer, drive tube cap, brake spring (2) brake shoe tube, basket drive (includes illus. 3, 4, 5 & 9) cam, brake release ring, thrust.   ^lck 4500 section contains screw, 10-16 x 1/2(3) (hex washer head) exhaust deflector kit (complete) s de exhaust extension kit (complete).   Miscellaneous components are miscelleous parts bag foot, rear (2) washer, inlet hose retainer, wire tie, cable clamp, hose foot, front (2).   697436 burner parts include burner assembly 60 hz. supply line (gas) bracket, shunt screw, 10-16 x 1/4 burner pipe, plug ignitor 686590(alt.) nut screw and washer 8-32 x 1 screw #8 (3).