KAWE560WAL3 KitchenAid Washer - Instructions

I googled the problem and up popped partselect.com with the part that was probably needed. The part was priced very low and shipped very quickly. After ordering on Tuesday I received the part on Friday. It was rated as being an easy fix. I watched the video provided and followed the video instructions step by step. The only hard part was snapping the motor clip back into place.

Following the very simple instructions from the internet, I moved the washer from it's space next to the dryer, removed the outer shell, removed and replaced the water inlet valve, turned on the water, checked for leaks, reinstalled the outer shell and the job was done. Total time from start to finish, approximately 20 minutes and this repair was made by an 82 year old man ( a former Marine!). The valve was ordered from PartSelect on the Memorial Day weekend and arrived the following Wednesday. The price, with shipping, was as good or better than any other source that I checked and shipping was extremely fast! I am not associated with PartSelect in any manner - just a very satisfied customer!

After determining which parts seemed to have failed and locating them on the PartSelect website, I watched the excellent installation video and read some of the customer notes on their repair experiences. I then followed those examples. One thing was different for me. The shaft bushings on the new coupling parts were a tight press fit on the motor and transmission shafts and could not be pushed completely into place with my fingers. After starting them with my fingers I used a 3/4" wooden dowel and light mallet to gently tap the parts the rest of the way on. If this happens to you, be careful to keep the dowel centered directly on the metal bushing and avoid putting pressure on the white plastic(?)coupling body. The washer works like new again.

I watched the video on line and followed the instructions which were VERY helpful. The repair went just as planned in the video and the machine is back in service working good as new. Thanks for the great help.

Replaced broken and worn wear pads per online instruction.also replace tub springs and counterweight spring.all very simple.

I watched the video on the page with the parts I ordered. The machines were not the same, but the principle was the same. Did as instructed, except for being creative with the tools on hand. It all made sense by the time I got it apart.

Followed Video link to instructions and finished job in 10 minutes. Really easy repair.

1) Using a Phillips head screwdriver, the two screws retaining the hinge pin to the lid were removed. 2) Remove hinge pin and tilt lid slightly to gain access to bushing hole. 3)Install new bushing in hole. 4)Reposition lid. Insert hinge pin through lid and into bushing. 5)Reinstall hinge pin retaining screws and tighten.

I watched the Video Twice and really this was an Easy Repair. The Clutch Assembly was Worn. Another thing was that one of the Mounting Bolts that holds the Transmission in Place was never Installed at the factory. This is very critical. This washing Machine always was kind of Noisy, but not no more. It Spins the water out of the clothes now and the Machine is alot quieter. At least a $600.00 Savings.

WATCH THE VIDEOS FIRST!!! I replaced the motor coupling and the agitator cam. I made it much harder than it had to be. My advice to any novice...watch the videos FIRST! I disconnected the drain and fill hoses then I took the back off of the washer only to find the motor in the front so I took off the cabinet. Then I took off the pump and the pump hoses (not needed). I released the motor and found the coupling. It was wasted, as suspect. I ordered parts. Then I took apart the agitator and discovered nasty old dogs. I ordered more parts. THEN, I discovered the videos and began to download them. I live way out in the country and my internet is about the speed of dial up so this is no easy feat. At this point I have washer parts all over my kitchen and new parts on the way (that is another whole story, FedEx has a hard time out here). After watching the videos I knew I had done WAY too much work but nevertheless I was determined to at least get the new parts on and all the pieces put back where they came from. I began putting the agitator together first and that was relatively easy except for the missing grease. The next day the coupling arrived and I was able to get it on (now that I knew to lay the machine down it was much easier to work on (instead of laying in the floor)! By Thursday night (I started this on Monday) I had everything reconnected and did a trial run. OH MY! Everything went well until the spin, then the noise started and the burning smell was not pleasant at all. I unplugged it and went back online the next morning to research this new experience. I found someone else who had made my mistake, you MUST force the couplings onto the shaft of the transmission and motor until it is flush with each shaft or you will get noise and burning odor. I took the cabinet off and re-worked the coupling, put it all back together (this time it really did only take about 1 1/2 - 2 hours). SUCCESS! My 20 year old machine works better than it has in the last 2 years. WATCH THE VIDEOS FIRST!!!

I completed the repair EXACTLY as shown in the YouTube video. I went Googling for some ideas when I came upon the PartSelect video which showed the repair being completed on the EXACT make and model of my unit. Screw Sears, which listed the repair as 'difficult'; it was easy! Nothing like seeing it done before attempting it. I am very pleased with both the product and the help!

Replaced clutch and direct drive assembly and associated parts. Found a broken pin on the plastic part that moves the cam.

Watched a youtube video first. Thats where I saw the ad for Part Select. It didn't go as smooth for me as it did for the guy in the video. Mine was rusty but a little oil spray a hammer and screw driver got it done. I'm glad your site has pictures of the parts. It helped me get the right part the first time.

It was very easy. The instructions were very helpful. My husband had taken the agitator apart before we orded the repair kit and discovered that the clogs were worn. What would of been more helpful that when we ordered the kit that it could of told us the little bit of agitator grease was going to be needed. Instead it said it after we recieved the kit that we needed the grease.

Using the video that was supplied with my confirmation of my order. I followed the video to the "T" and everything went great. That is very helpful to have those videos. Who keeps their manuals for 10 years or more. I think the repair even took me less time than the video estimated. I would definetly order from this company again. Sears wanted 3 times the price and 15-16 days longer to get the part. I ordered the part on Sunday and had it Tuesday.