KitchenAid tub

[Boman]

Model - KAWE660W

Whats the secret to getting this inner tub out so I can change the gasket?

I thought I knew how, but when I try to shake the tub loose with the nut removed, the motor and all moves with it. Looks like there are 4 protrusions toward the bottom of the tube.

This thing has a bad leak, and I need to get it apart to check the gasket. Help!

Have another question about this type of machine, but will make another post.

[jeff1]

KAWE660W

I found 4 models that start with those digits.


Looks like there are 4 protrusions toward the bottom of the tube.

Those are likely for the filter under the wash tub.


I thought I knew how, but when I try to shake the tub loose with the nut removed

That's about right....A copy:

To remove the inner basket you will need a spanner tool to remove the inner basket, remove the agitator, remove the tank cover, remove the nut and lift up of the inner basket. You may be able to get away with using a straight screw driver and a hammer. Once the tub nut is off, sometimes the tub gets frozen to the center hub. If the tub will not lift out, sometimes putting one foot inside of the tub and stomping down will break it free. Two people, one on each side can also lift up and push down at the same time, may also break the inner basket free.

jeff.

[Boman]

Guess I will try some more penetrating fluid and a little stomping. Sometimes you just have to put your foot down! I do believe the protrusions are part of the filter as they are the same color, orange. I guess they are flexible enough to let the tub come out over them?

[jeff1]

Guess I will try some more penetrating fluid and a little stomping. Sometimes you just have to put your foot down!

And say the right works.....$#%^&* @!#$%^*


I guess they are flexible enough to let the tub come out over them?

Should probably come out with the tub.

jeff.

[Boman]

And say the right works.....$#%^&* @!#$%^

Got that part down pat!

[jeff1]

LOL!

jeff.

[Boman]

So what if I put this thing in spin with the tub nut off the drive block? Or maybe let it agitate and hope the thing comes loose? Tried kicking it. NO luck.

Btw, I did spray with penetrating oil, even used some transmission fluid thinned with mineral spirits.

Maybe just remove the outter tub and all?

[jeff1]

So what if I put this thing in spin with the tub nut off the drive block? Or maybe let it agitate and hope the thing comes loose?

Worth a try.....have you tried any heat?


Tried kicking it. NO luck.

LOL!

jeff.

[Boman]

have you tried any heat?

With ot without gasoline?!

Hehe, haven't thoguht about trying heat. May have to try it.

I did try kicking it. Climbed up on it and gave it a few downward kicks.

What is stuck, tube to the block and block stuck to the shaft?

[jeff1]

tube to the block and block stuck to the shaft?

Both....but more likely tub to the block.

jeff.

[Boman]

Heat by torch is not going to harm any seals?

[jeff1]

Might...but does it matter, can't get it apart now, won't make much worse!

jeff.

[Boman]

You do have a point. Might just wait and see if I can come across another. In fact I have a lead on one that needs a timer. It is not as nice as this one, but they are both older. I have another that needs a transmission. May very well go that route.

[jeff1]

Sure, part it out if it won't come apart.

jeff.