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KitchenAid Washer damaging clothes
Is your KitchenAid washer damaging clothes, tearing fabric, or leaving marks during a cycle? The most likely causes are a damaged washing machine drum assembly or inner tub. Inspect the inside of the drum and tub with a flashlight, then run a cloth around the surfaces. If it catches on a sharp edge, crack, or jagged piece, replace the damaged assembly. A broken drum baffle is another common cause of a washer tearing clothes, especially during agitation and spin. Also inspect the agitator assembly and washplate for cracks, breaks, or rough edges that can snag fabric. Finally, check for screws, nails, or other objects stuck inside the tub area, agitator, or baffles. Remove any object you find, but replace any damaged interior part before using the washer again. These problems can affect top-load and front-load machines, and may cause damage during both washing and spinning. Enter your KitchenAid washer model number to find the exact replacement drum assembly, inner tub, baffle, agitator, or washplate for your specific washing machine.
01 - KitchenAid Washing Machine Drum Assembly
If the interior of the inner drum assembly is damaged it can tear clothing during both the agitation and spin cycles. Run a cloth along the interior of the drum to determine if the cloth catches on any sharp pieces that may be sticking out. If this happens, the drum assembly should be replaced.
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02 - KitchenAid Washing Machine Inner Tub
If the interior of the inner tub is damaged it can tear clothing during both the agitation and spin cycles. Run a cloth along the interior of the tub to determine if the cloth catches on any sharp pieces that may be sticking out. If this happens, the tub should be replaced.
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03 - KitchenAid Washing Machine Drum Baffle
A broken tub baffle can damage clothing during both the agitation and spin cycles. Inspect all the baffles in the tub for cracks, breaks, or jagged edges, and replace any damaged baffles as required.
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04 - KitchenAid Washing Machine Agitator Assembly
A broken agitator can damage clothing during both the agitation and spin cycles. Inspect the agitator for cracks, breaks, or jagged edges, and replace the damaged component if necessary.
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05 - KitchenAid Washing Machine Washplate
A broken washplate can damage clothing during both the agitation and spin cycles. Inspect the washplate for cracks, breaks, or jagged edges, and replace the damaged component if necessary.
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06 - Object stuck inside tub area
Screws, nails and other objects can get caught in the tub, agitator, or baffles and damage the clothes. Use a flashlight to inspect the inner tub. You can also use a cloth to rub around the tub's interior to see if it catches on anything and remove any stray objects you find. If the inner tub or other interior parts are damaged, the part will need to be replaced.
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Why is my KitchenAid washer damaging clothes?
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Can a broken agitator or washplate cause my washer to rip clothes?
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