LG front loader washer WD-1018C, door seal rubbing

[FredJones]

Hello

can someone advise how to install the door seal properly?

The washing machine was leaking water under the door seal. I have replaced it and tested the machine on a wash cycle. It no longer leaks but the seal is rubbing against the drum when it spins. It squeals while spinning, and started smoking and melting the rubber.

I re-installed the leaking seal to check how it fit against the drum. There was a gap of 2mm so it did not touch the drum anywhere.

The new seal is definitely wider on the section that touches the drum. Does this need to be trimmed before installation?

Looking forward to an easy fix!

Thanks

 

 

[16345Ed]

No distributor has that model number on file. Please verify model number and then tell us the proper model number and the part number of the door seal you ordered. 

[FredJones]

The model number is correct. See LG Site: https://www.lg.com/au/support/support-product/lg-WD-1018C. There is a owner’s manual on the site which show a better picture of the machine.

The part number is 643681 and was purchased from ‘Big Warehouse spares’. See: https://spares.bigwarehouse.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=24759_25359_26039&products_id=643681

Does this help?

 

 

[jtelepan]

I looked up that ^ part number on marcone it comes up as a bosch part number. In the past Ive had local parts stores sell me aftermarket boots for a whirpool front loader. I couldn't get the boot on for the life of me so i knew something was wrong because I can normally install a whirpool boot in 10 minutes or less. I returned boot, got the original came back boot was installed in 10 minutes. I will never go for after market boots. Always stick to Original parts especially when it comes to gaskets. I would verify that model number again. it looks like it could be a bosch washer and not Lg.

[FredJones]

Thanks for the info. I didn’t realise there was a difference in the parts. Can you confirm the genuine part number?

I tried to find a website to confirm the correct part number (including marcone) but could not find anything. Is there a reference that a layman can use - or just best to ask you guys in the future?

[16345Ed]

22 hours ago, FredJones said:

Thanks for the info. I didn’t realise there was a difference in the parts. Can you confirm the genuine part number?

I tried to find a website to confirm the correct part number (including marcone) but could not find anything. Is there a reference that a layman can use - or just best to ask you guys in the future?

None of my part sites pull up that model.