How to Fix a Whirlpool Duet Bellow Gasket

Unplug the power cord. Turn off the hot and cold water supply connected to the washer.

Remove the three screws along the back of the top panel. Lift the top panel off the washer cabinet.

Unplug the electrical connectors from the back of the control panel. Pull the dispenser drawer out. Press the release tab to fully remove it from the cabinet. Remove the screws next to the dispenser drawer compartment.

Pull the top of the control console away from the washer to disconnect it. Set the console aside.

Remove the three screws along the bottom of the lower front panel. Lift the panel off.

Open the washer door. Remove the screws next to the door switch assembly.

Grasp the tension spring with the pliers at the bottom of the bellow gasket. Pull the tension spring off.

Peel the front of the bellow gasket off the door frame. Close the door. Remove the four screws holding the front panel to the cabinet. Lift the front panel off.

Loosen the screw on the bellow gasket retaining clamp. Lift the clamp off. Pull the bellow gasket off the front of the tub.

Place the new bellow gasket on the front of the washer tub. Position the gasket so the three squares imprinted on the gasket are at the base of the washer tub.

Reverse the disassembly steps to put the Whirlpool Duet washer back together.