How to Repair an Internal Leak From the Lid of a Kenmore Washing Machine

An internal leak from the inside of your Kenmore washing machine is caused by a dirty gasket -- the gray seal around the washer's door -- that accumulates detergent residue over time. Residue collects underneath the gasket and loosens the seal around the washer door, which must be kept clean to prevent water from leaking while the washer is in use. Laundry detergents labeled "HE" are high efficiency detergents that reduce the total amount of residue buildup and are recommended for use with your Kenmore washer over regular detergents. A persistent leak will require replacement of the washer's gasket as it may be worn out and irreparable.

Liquid dish washing soap
Non-abrasive sponge
Liquid chlorine bleach
Cleaning cloth

Instructions

- 1
  Press "Power" on the front of the washer's control unit then unplug the washer or flip the breaker for the kitchen at the household breaker panel. Open the washer's front door to access the gasket.
- 2
  Fill a small dish with 1 cup of water and add 1 teaspoon of liquid dish washing soap to the water.
- 3
  Submerge a non-abrasive sponge into the soap and water cleaning solution. Rub the sponge against the gasket to remove detergent buildup from the door's opening.
- 4
  Rinse off the soap solution o with a damp cloth. Wipe the gasket dry with a new cleaning cloth.
- 5
  Shut the washer's door and plug the washer's power cord into the wall's electric outlet or flip on power at the circuit breaker. Pull open the washer's dispenser to access the compartment labeled "Liquid Only."
- 6
  Pour 1 cup of bleach into the empty compartment then push the dispenser back into place.
- 7
  Press "Power" then select "Clean Washer" on the front of the washer to begin the washer's rinse cycle. The rinse cycle eliminates any remaining residue.

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