replacing the door seal on a hotpoint WT960 washing machine

[rocks1]

The front panel now lifts up. The front part of the seal has a thin wire round it. Look for the coil spring on it and pull it off.

 

[millie900]

Thanks for the great advice, but I am struggling to get the front panel off....screws removed from top and bottom, door lock screws out, but there seems to be white plastic retainers on each side on the inside, what do I do with them?!!

Also, am being a bit dim, but how do you unclip the band, perhaps I will see how if I could take the front panel off.

Thanks in advance,

H

All done now, hopefully after a good service clean wash it should be fine again

 

[buggsy123]

remove 2 screws on lid at back ,hard slap on front of lid to remove,remove dispenser tray 3 screws in each corner ,remove 2 screws on top 1 in each corner unclip front console panel and disconnect plug on consol ,remove 2 screws on top panel 2 more on the bottom under kickstrip unclip door seal band by the hindge its a spring ,undo 2 screws for door lock ,fold door seal in,lift up front panel and you are in ,just remove spring holding door seal onto drum .fit in reverse order.

hi
just spotted your instructions - very helpful - but how do you remove the seal from the front panel? mine seems very stiff - i have tried to get a knife and/or screwdriver in but it still will not come out
thanks

 

[rocks1]

There's a spring round the outer lip. Look at about 7 o'clock on the door seal and look for a small coiled spring , then unclip it that removes the seal from the front lip only.

 

[buggsy123]

Hi rocks1
Thanks for the quick reply - i spotted it and will have another go tonight

 

[buggsy123]

done it - thanks for your help

 

[garyauto]

Ware you guys getting your replacement door seals??? you got a part number or a link would be greatfull thanks.

 

[buggsy123]

http://www.ransomspares.co.uk/parts/search/seal/hotpoint/washing-machines/wt960p/b/c/m/. hope this helps