Miele
Door Seal / Front Leak
Washer leaks water from front, puddle under door
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Damaged or torn door boot seal, Foreign object trapped in seal, Loose door seal clamp, Over-foaming from excess detergent
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Unplug the washer and mop up any spilled water to avoid slipping.
- Inspect door seal: Open the door and carefully examine the grey rubber bellows for tears, holes, or splits, especially at the bottom.
- Remove debris: Clean out coins, hairpins, or lint trapped in the folds of the seal.
- Check clamps: Ensure the outer metal or wire clamp around the seal is seated correctly on the front panel.
- Detergent use: Reduce detergent quantity if you see excessive suds. Use Miele-recommended detergents.
- If seal is damaged: Replace the door boot seal with the correct Miele part.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Door Boot Seal
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