Bob for Model Number 11045991400 I have plastic in the clothing being washed also. I can move the front rubber gasket away and see the drum is eaten up. I think this is the part AP3773840.
Answer Hello Bob. It sounds like you may have a bad tub bearing. Here is the part number for you. W10772618 You will need to replace the outer tub front as well, if it is eaten away. Hope this helps. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Friday, March 11, 2011