How to Replace Miele Washing Machine Door Seal?

Your Miele washing machine’s door seal probably needs to be replaced if water is dripping from it. The door seal (also known as a gasket) will naturally get wet during the wash cycle and over time may develop mould damage or begin to fracture and split. If there are leaks, you might notice that your clothing is getting wet or that you need to clean up a mess if water pours on the floor. Naturally, areas with standing water may also support the growth of mould and mildew. Although replacing one can be a hassle, most homeowners are able to complete the task themselves.

This post will demonstrate how to replace the door seal on an Miele washing machine so you can restart your appliance.

Step 1:Turn Off the Power

You must disconnect the washing machine before you can begin replacing your door seal. While you are inside the machine, there shouldn’t be any power flowing there.

Step 2: Take off Screws of the Front Panel

Not all washing machine models can do this completely. Others can locate the screws in a variety of locations. Although it is much difficult and riskier, it is also possible to replace your washing machine seal without removing the front panel. Save yourself the trouble and search online for your model type and the phrase “remove front panel” to learn how to take the front panel off your washing machine.

Look behind the detergent dispenser for a screw after removing it.
Remove any smaller front panels and the kick panel, which is located below the main panel. Some kick panels need first removing the drain pipe, then using a flat-head screwdriver to pry out the filter.
Look beneath the lid for the screws holding the front panel in place and unscrew them.

Step 3: Unremovable Front Panel

There are a few extra options if your washing machine does not permit you to remove the front panel that can help make the replacement process a little simpler.

To get top-down access to the door seal on the washing machine, unscrew and remove the lid.
Remove the door hinge by unscrewing it.
The machine should be carefully flipped over so that the drum will fall away from the opening. You’ll have more room to replace the door seal if you do this.

Step 4: Take Away The Door Seal’s Outer Rim

Remove the metal spring that surrounds the rubber door seal on the outside. Pull the seal off the front panel’s lip after removing the metal spring.

Step 5: Open the Drain Plug Flap

At the bottom left of the front panel, open the drain plug flap. When you take off the front panel, you’ll need this to be open so you can thread the pull ring through. To open the flap, use a little flat screwdriver.

Step 6: Remove the Front Panel

Remove the kick panel. This can be taken off with a moderate tug forward as it is not screwed. The front panel can be released by removing the two screws at the base of each side keeping it in place. To carefully remove the draw ring from the drain cover, take caution.

Step 7: Remove the Door Catch

Removing the door catch makes it simpler to work on the seal. By gently prying open the plastic catch holding the door catch to the frame, the door catch can be removed. There is no requirement to cut any leads.

Step 8: Remove the Door-seal

Using the clamp bolt on the left, loosen the retaining ring. This can be withdrawn from the seal once sufficiently (but not fully) loose. Pull the seal off by releasing the rubber hose that is attached to it at the top.

To install a New Door Seal

There are following easy steps to install a new door seal.

Step 1: Clean the drum

Clear the inside of your washing machine door and the drum of any extra dirt.

Step 2: Lubricate the seal

New seals occasionally arrive pre-lubricated. If not, you can replace your door seal with the use of a small amount of dishwashing detergent.

Step 3: Cover the drum with the fresh door seal.

Align the holes in your machine door with the drainage holes at the bottom of the seal.

Step 4: Install the inner spring/band

This might be more challenging than taking out the spring. The inner spring can become tighter and more challenging to adjust as some models get older. If so, fitting the inner spring will require patience and perseverance. Using a flat head screwdriver, inch the remaining band onto the panel’s lip while holding the tightening screw or nut at the top to fit the new door seal.

Step 5: Clean the drum

Clear the inside of your washing machine door and the drum of any extra dirt.

Step 6: Cover the drum with the fresh door seal.

Align the holes in your machine door with the drainage holes at the bottom of the seal.

Step 7: Install the inner spring/band

This might be more challenging than taking out the spring. The inner spring can become tighter and more challenging to adjust as some models get older. If so, fitting the inner spring will require patience and perseverance. Using a flat head screwdriver, inch the remaining band onto the lip while holding the tightening screw or nut at the top to fit the new door seal.

Step 8: Place the new door seal

It’s time to unfold the seal onto the outside of the drum now that the challenging phase has been completed. To keep the seal in place, reinstall the outer retaining band.

Conclusion

Now you can replace the the Miele Washing Machine door seal without any professional help. If you any question contact us today.