David A Clermont , FL February 21, 2015 Appliance: Whirlpool Washer WTW5550XW3 Whirlpool Washer Wtw5550xw3 / : Plastic rim melted by washer being filled to deep. How to replace Ring-Tub. Replaced the RING TUB - CAUTION - be careful when the top of the washer is removed ( 2 screws at the rear and pushed forward to release) because the bare steel plates under the top portion are VERY sharp, I used thick rubber gloves and ran a thick wad of sandpaper round all the sharp edges before I started to replace the ring. If you don't you stand a very good chance of a severe cut. The Ring Tub is released by 8 latches round the outer edge. The replacement simply pushes on - make sure they ALL snap into place. 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes