In order to prevent electrocution and water leakage, make sure to turn your washer’s water taps off and disconnect the power cord from the outlet. Take the following steps to replace the door boot seal inner retaining band in your Kenmore washing machine… Plug your washing machine’s power cord back into the outlet, then try running a cycle to ensure that the leakage has stopped. Carefully fit the new wire around the door boot seal using your flat-blade screwdriver (ensure that the door seal is properly fitted around the front panel). Discard the retaining wire, then prepare the new one for installation by taking it out of its packaging. Using either a flat-blade screwdriver or a pair of needle-nosed pliers, pry the retaining wire off the door boot seal (if still intact). Disconnect your washing machine from the power outlet before starting this procedure. To replace the outer door seal retaining band in your front loader Kenmore washing machine, follow the steps below…
Follow the steps below to learn how to replace this part… Outer Retaining Wire If your washing machine’s door boot seal retaining bands are damaged, the appliance will leak. To ensure that the leakage has stopped, try running a wash cycle. Plug your washing machine into the power outlet. Mount the top panel on the cabinet, then apply the screws at the back using your Philips screwdriver. Slide the soap tray back into the housing. Apply the two nuts next to the dispenser opening. Snap the panel onto the cabinet, then tighten the screws at the back using your Philips screwdriver. Plug the wire harness into the control panel. Secure the seal by fitting the outer retaining wire around the door boot seal. Fit the new door boot seal around the front panel carefully. Close the lower access panel, then open the door of your washing machine. Secure the housing by tightening the two screws.
Put the pump filter housing back into place. Apply the single screw at the bottom of the front panel. Secure the panel by applying the six screws at the top using a Philips screwdriver. Lift the main front panel and plug the door switch wire connector back in. Connect each of the tubes to the ports on the door boot seal. Mount each of the weights back on the front of the drum, then apply the 10mm bolts to secure them. Using a flat-blade screwdriver or needle-nosed pliers, carefully fit the inner retaining band around the door boot seal. Fit the new door boot seal around the drum opening. Apply some liquid detergent to the grooves of the new door seal to help lubricate it. Prepare the new door boot seal for installation by taking it out of its packaging. Peel the door seal off the drum opening and discard it. Using needle-nosed pliers or a flat-blade screwdriver, carefully take the inner retaining wire off the door boot seal. Carefully lift each weight off the drum and set it aside. Using a 10mm socket wrench, loosen the bolts holding the counter-weights to the front of the drum. Using a pair of pliers, release the retaining clamps holding the tubes to the ports on the door boot seal. Disconnect the wire harness attached to the front panel, then set the panel aside.
Carefully lift the panel off the cabinet. Use your Philips screwdriver to loosen the six screws at the top of the front panel. Peel the door boot seal off the front panel. Open your washing machine’s door, then use a flat-blade screwdriver to take the retaining wire off the door boot seal). Take out the bolt at the bottom of the front panel. Pull the housing out of place and set it aside. Use a Philips screwdriver to loosen the screws holding the pump filter housing. Pry the pump filter access panel open, then pull the emergency drain hose out of the retainer. Disconnect the wire harness attached to the control panel. Loosen the screws at the back of the control panel. Use your screwdriver to loosen the bolts next to the dispenser opening. Pull the soap tray out of the dispenser, then press the little tab inside to release it from the housing. Slide the panel backwards about an inch or so, then lift it off the machine. Using a Philips screwdriver, loosen the bolts holding the top panel. With someone assisting you, move your washing machine forwards carefully to get more working space. In order to prevent electrocution or water leakage, ensure that your washing machine is disconnected from the power outlet, and the water taps are turned off. To replace a damaged door boot seal in your front loader Kenmore washing machine, follow the steps below…