How to Replace the Rubber Seal on a Front-Load Kenmore Washer

Kenmore front-load automatic washers are equipped with a rubber seal, also known as a bellow. The seal keeps the door assembly tightly closed when the washer is running. If the rubber seal is defective or broken, water can leak through the door when the washer fills up. Replace the faulty rubber seal with a new part to keep your Kenmore front-load washing machine working efficiently.

Phillips screwdriver
Flat-blade screwdriver

Instructions

- 1
  Disconnect the power cord from the electrical ouetlet. Turn off the water supply faucets connected to the washer.
- 2
  Remove the three screws along the back of the washer top panel. Lift the top panel off.
- 3
  Disconnect the ribbon cable from the back of the control console.
- 4
  Pull the detergent dispenser drawer out. Press the release tab in the back of the drawer. Remove the drawer from its compartment.
- 5
  Remove the screw next to the detergent drawer compartment.
- 6
  Open the washer door. Insert the tip of the flat-blade screwdriver at the bottom center area of the control console. Pry the console up to disconnect it. Set the console aside.
- 7
  Insert the tip of the flat-blade screwdriver under the spring wire surrounding the rubber seal. Pry the spring wire off.
- 8
  Remove the two screws along the bottom of the toe panel. Lift the toe panel off.
- 9
  Remove the screws holding the four corners of the front panel in place. Lift the front panel off the washer.
- 10
  Pull the two hoses out of the top of the rubber seal. Loosen the clamp that holds the seal to the front of the tub. Pull the rubber seal off.
- 11
  Position the new rubber seal around the front of the tub. Reverse the previous steps to reassemble the Kenmore washing machine.

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