How to Change a Frigidaire Dishwasher Bottom Seal

Replacing a bottom seal can save a big mess!

Frigidaire dishwashers rely on a large quantity of water to wash and sanitize your dishes. Two door seals are installed on the dishwasher to retain the water inside of the wash tub and prevent it from spilling from the dishwasher. One door seal wraps around the perimeter of the wash tub, and is visible with the door open. The other seal, called the door wiper gasket, is not visible, as it is located below the door. If your dishwasher is leaking from below the door, this seal has likely begun to deteriorate and must be replaced.

Things You'll Need

• Screwdriver

Instructions

1. Turn off the dishwasher breaker in your service panel.

2. Open the dishwasher door and remove the screws around the perimeter of the inner door panel, which releases the outer door panel.

3. Close the dishwasher door, then remove the front panel.

4. Open the dishwasher door, then pull the wiper gasket out of the gasket channel at the bottom of the door.

5. Insert the new door wiper gasket into the gasket channel, with the gasket lip inserted first.

6. Close the dishwasher door. Look at the bottom of the door to ensure that the gasket is correctly inserted.

7. Reinstall the outer door panel and secure it using the screws that were removed from the inner door panel.

8. Close the dishwasher door and restore power to the appliance.

References

• Repair Clinic: Dishwasher Door Gasket