How to Replace a KitchenAid Rubber Seal on a Front Load Washer

Disconnect the power cord from the electrical socket. Turn off the hot and cold water supply to the washer.

Remove the three screws on the back of the top cover. Pull the cover toward the back of the washer and lift it to remove it.

Unplug the ribbon cable from the center of the back of the control panel.

Pull the detergent dispenser drawer all the way out. Press the release tab in the back of the drawer. Remove the drawer from the control panel.

Remove the screw next to the detergent drawer compartment. Press the locking tab on the right rear area of the control panel. Lift the control panel off the cabinet and set it aside.

Remove the three screws from the base of the toe panel. Lift the toe panel off the front of the washer.

Open the washer door. Pry the retaining wire off the base of the door seal with the flat-blade screwdriver.

Pull the seal off the lip of the door frame.

Remove the three screws next to the door lock assembly. Close the door.

Remove the four screws holding the front panel to the washer cabinet. Lift the front panel off the KitchenAid washer.

Unhook the dispenser tube from the top of the door seal. Loosen the screw in the boot seal retainer clamp. Lift the clamp off the seal.

Pull the rubber seal off the front of the washer tub. Position the new rubber door seal onto the tub. Reverse the disassembly steps to put the KitchenAid washer back together.