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Rubber seal

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Hi

The rubber seal on my Candy washer dryer GVW496T has come lose. 2 bands fell out, one which I believe is the inner retainer but the other, which is a spring all round and much smaller than the retainer, I had no idea what it is. Does anyone have any idea?

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Candy GVW496T door seal retaining spring identified

The problem
On a Candy washer dryer GVW496T, the rubber door seal had come loose and two bands had fallen out. The owner believed one was the inner retainer but was unsure about a smaller all-round spring.
Likely cause
The smaller spring is the outer door seal retaining band that secures the seal flange to the rim of the door opening/front cabinet.
What fixed it
Refit the smaller spring retainer to hold the outer part of the door seal onto the front cabinet opening. One of the fallen bands was understood to be the inner retainer; the accepted reply specifically identified the smaller spring as the outer seal retainer.
Checks to try
  • Model identified as Candy GVW496T
  • Two bands had fallen out from the door seal area
  • Accepted reply confirmed the smaller spring holds the seal flange onto the rim of the door opening
Parts or tools mentioned
  • Door seal retaining spring
  • Inner retainer band
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Answered over 8 years ago

Yes the smaller spring retainer holds the door seal flange onto the rim of the door opening.

Whitegoods Help — appliance repair expert and forum host.
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Answered over 8 years ago

Holds the outer part of the seal to the front o f the cabinet

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