“Can the Silverware basket be split into two? My old Kitchenaid has the feature which allows to make space for bigger dishes. Planning to replace it.”
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You CAN separate the KitchenAid silverware basket(s) without breaking the handle if you have two paint can lid openers and a rubber mallet. The paint can lid openers pry the basket side pieces over the triangular tabs on the handle. It worked best if the paint can pry tools use the upper gray rectangular pieces for leverage. Once the basket side cross pieces have cleared the triangle pieces on the handle give the bottom of the basket a good whack and voila! It helped to have a second person do the mallet. I won't remove the handle off the second basket and will probably chuck it under the sink and only use for silverware at gatherings. I have better, older silverware holders if needed. The removable sliding top is useful on the separated holder if I have lots of little caps, etc. to wash.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I broke the tabs of the center handle that holds the two baskets together. Although this permanently separates the baskets, I use 1 basket for straws and as a containment for small jar lids. I can insert the 2nd basket if and when I wish, otherwise I just store it in a closet. With the third upper rack for silverware, this basket is mostly redundant and takes up valuable space for roasting pans.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Not on the 604 model. I love the top of the silverware basket on this model. Best and most stable I have had. The holes are staggered so there are larger and smaller holes to appropriately fit the size of the silverware.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Hi SilverwareBasket, This model's Silverware basket does not allow for it to be split into two sections. We hope this helps.
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