Washing machine - Replace door rubber

Want to replace the door rubber of your washing machine, but don't know exactly how to do it? No problem, with our instruction video or written out step-by-step plan you'll have it fixed in no time!

Instruction video

Step-by-step plan

What do you need?

• Door rubber
• Screwdriver

Always first:

• Unplug the power cord.
• Turn off the faucet.
• Tip: When disassembling the old part, take regular pictures, so you can easily see how to reassemble the new part.

Replacing the washing machine door rubber:

1. Remove the door.
Open the door. Loosen the screws from the hinge and carefully remove the door from the appliance.

2. Detach the old door rubber.
Loosen the outer retaining clip that holds the door rubber in place using a screwdriver. Then pull the door rubber and push it into the drum. If necessary, remove the front to access the door rubber more easily, first take off the top and remove the control panel. Then remove the fixing clamp. If necessary, loosen the counterweights if they are in the way.

3. Insert the new door rubber into the washing machine.
Place the new door rubber back where the previous cuff was by inserting it into the groove near the drum and securing it with the fixing clamp. If necessary, lubricate the new door rubber with some soap. This will allow the door rubber to slide and make it easy to insert the new door rubber into the washing machine. 

4. Place the parts back on the washing machine.
Insert the counterweights and secure them. Attach the soapbox locking ring, then replace the front, control panel and top. Pull the door rubber tightly around the door opening of the front panel. Then place the retaining clip around the door rubber.