Whirlpool dreamspace washing machine door seal

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Whirlpool Dreamspace leak after door seal replacement traced to dispenser inlet pipe seal

The problem

After fitting a genuine replacement door seal on a Whirlpool Dreamspace washing machine, the machine stopped with A&F and later F11 indications, and water was found behind the front middle section. The owner was concerned the new door seal had been fitted incorrectly.

Likely cause

The strongest supported cause was not the door seal itself but a leak from the water inlet pipe from the dispenser, where the rubber seal joining the parts was not fitting properly. The discussion also noted uncertainty about the correct door seal orientation, but this was not confirmed as the leak source.

What fixed it

The advised checks were to confirm the door seal orientation and drain-hole position, and to inspect for visible leak trails such as streaks or dried detergent. On inspection, the owner reported that the dispenser water inlet pipe was leaking and that its rubber seal was not seated properly. They then tried to identify replacement part numbers for the connector pipe and seal.

Checks to try

• Checked door seal position, including flap orientation
• Looked for drain holes at the bottom of the seal/drum area
• Inspected inside for leak trails, streaks and dried detergent
• Found leak at the water inlet pipe from the dispenser
• Identified the joining rubber seal as not fitting properly

Parts or tools mentioned

• Door seal
• Water inlet pipe from the dispenser
• Rubber seal for the inlet pipe/connector pipe