Disconnect the power before attempting any work. Use of an RCD (plug in power breaker) is recommended when powering the machine back up after any repairs.
Spares suppliers:
www.4directelectricals.co.uk
http://www.ukwhitegoods.co.uk
http://www.domesticspares.co.uk
http://shop.ezee-fix.co.uk
or simply go into google and type in "washing machine spare parts" - select "pages from uk"
If you are familiar with ebay, there are dozens of sellers running washing machine spare parts shops at very competitive prices.
replacing the seal:
Undo the fixing (spring, twisted wire or plastic locking band) which attaches the seal to the outside shell and detach doorseal from outer machine shell. Power off, Remove the machine top, push drum towards the rear of machine and look down to where the doorseal attaches to the drum - you should seen another clamping band. Unscrew this inner drum clamping band and pull the doorseal away. Fitting the new seal is a bit like fitting a bicycle tyre on a new rim but on a bigger scale.Ensure the seal is located correctly and refit both outer and inner clamping devices. If seal is obstructed by concrete weights the front panel and the concrete weight will have to be removed before seal can be detached. If the clamps cannot be reused, go to an electrical store such as Maplin or similar and buy the longest cable clips available. Two or more clips can be connected together to form one long clip which can go round the inner part of the doorseal to hold it in place on the drum lip.
Repair and service your own washing machine. Go to www.2ndwave.co.uk/manual.html
dannyboy, October 2008
