KAWE665BWH0 KitchenAid Washer - Instructions

Repair went really well thanks to the video PartSelect had posted with the drive motor coupling. It showed me how to take machine apart to replace the coupling. Loved the step-by-step instructions. Made it so easy for my son and me to do together and I am a female.

Simple repair that only took as long as it did because I took the opportunity to thoroughly clean the underside of the agitator and the bottom of the drum which it covers. Clear instructions, simple repair but it would be nice if this site had a footnote when ordering the kit that the grease for the thrust bearing is not included. I (sparingly) used a pure silicone grease I had in the garage. Everything is operating smoothly and we once again have clean clothes. What more could I ask for?

After shutting of water and removing supply hoses I started out removing the two small sheet metal screws on rear top and side top to remove dash board. Removed two large spring clips that hold the top and back together that are hidden by dash. pulled back panel back to access valve from left (looking at back of washer) Removed sheet metal screw securing valve plate to back panel. Moved hose spring clamp below hose barb on valve. Disconnected hot and cold switch plugs from valve and installed new valve using reverse steps above. Vacuumed and wiped down dust and lint from washer and put back in place. I used a short stool to ease working at a low position.

The parts did the job. pulled off the agitator cap, unscrewed the 1 bolt. pulled up the assembly, replace the parts, put it all back together. It was so easy i couldn't believe i got it right so fast. less then 10 minutes and i was washing dirty clothes again.

I unplugged unit and moved washer into room and turned off water supply and disconnected hoses. tipped washer back so I could access motor and pump -- pump is held in place with 2 spring clips. I removed inlet and outlet hoses from pump with my channel lock pliers. I then popped the spring clips holding the pump with a flat screwdriver.

I watched the video and everything went just as the video said. Took 25 minutes including the time it took to clean the agitator parts. I did not use the agitator grease recommended, but instead used Red N Tacky #2 multi-purpose grease. It has a 540 degree F drop point, Good for sliding surfaces, Stays in U-joints and resists wash out. I love this grease and you can use it on so many things.

Looked at the instructions on PartSelect - they were very accurate even though my model was slightly different than the one in the video. Took the screws off the top 2 sides, removed the 4 off the back. Then tilted the top part towards the rear of the machine. The next part was really described well - "tilt the cover of the machine back" - I did but I was glad that my son was holding the rear panel because you really disengage the cover from the rear panel and it is a little flimsy. Ater that, the removal of the old part and install of the new was very simple. I did mark the hot water hose so I knew which outlet to put it on. Once I put it back together and tightened down the hoses, it worked like new. GREAT instructions from PartSelect. THANK YOU!

Removed the cap, used 7/16" socket with 10" extension to loosen the bolt. Removed entire agitator assembly together. Used needle nose pliers to remove cam. Separated upper agitator from lower. Replaced thrust washer. Placed new cam and dog ears in upper agitator and joined upper with lower agitator. Insert new o-ring around cam. Tightened bolt back into place, closed cap. Grabbed upper agitator and rotated back and forth ensuring dog ears were gripping. Kit came with all the parts needed, order grease if needed, I did not. This job took about 5 minutes to complete, diagrams in the box help if you can't remember the order of parts assembly.

Watched 2 U tube videos. Ordered parts, watched videos clips again. Spoke with a customer service rep. Washing as I type! :)

Disconnect Power, then water supply and drain lines. Remove all hex head screws holding rear panel onto machine. Unsecure white plastic tab on bottom of rear panel by twisting and pushing through rear panel. Remove 2 screws securing control panel to top of machine. Swivel panel up, remove two gold colored (zinc flashed) steel clips that hold panel to machine. Rear panel should be mostly detached from the rest of machine, complete disassembly by pushing water dispensing manifold tabs through slots in rear panel and by removing electrical connections and water lines from faulty water inlet valve. Assemble new inlet valve, install in reverse of removal.

I made the repair as described in the video from partselect.com. The video was quite helpful. Very easy repair!!! Mike E. Greenfield, Indiana

popped off agitator cap, used socket, extension, and ratchet to remove retaining bolt, slid upper half of agitator off, inverted and slid cog retainer away from cogs, removed old worn cogs and replaced with new ones and reversed procedure.

1) Unplugged power to the machine. 2)Disconnected the water inlet hoses and the drain hose. 3)Placed the washer on the front of the cabinet. 4) Moved the washer to an area large enough to allow it to be laid down and worked on. 5)Removed the sound deading panel from the bottom of the washer. 6)Disconnected the electrical plugs from the motor. 7)Disconnected the two hoses to the pump. 8)Removed the two strap retaining bolts from top of the motor. 9) Removed the two motor retaining straps. 10) Removed motor and pump assembly from the transmission. 11) Removed the broken drive coupler and replaced it with the new coupler. 12)Reassembed in reverse order. Wish I had seen the brake repair vidieo before this repair was done. It shows how to remove the trasmission and motor asembley as a unit.

I took off the top of the agitator, next I took off a cap. I used a long 5/16 socket to take off the one bolt.The part that holds the clogs lifts out pop the two pieces apart, insert the new clogs and put back together.

Got on the PartSelect website and diagnosed the problem, purchased the replacement part, received the part in 2 days....very quick. I simply watched the "how to" video for the part, which was very easy to understand, and followed the instructions and was able to take out the old part (found it to be broken), replace it with the new part and fixed the washer. It took about 40 minutes, and everything works great. Easy, cheaper and faster than calling a repairman.