Washer leaks water from the front door area during wash.

Safety first: Unplug the washer and turn off the water supply before working around the door seal.

Step-by-step checks:

• Inspect seal: Gently pull back the grey rubber seal and look for tears, holes, or trapped objects. Remove any debris.
• Check retaining bands: Ensure the outer and inner metal or wire bands are in place and tight. Refit or replace if loose.
• Detergent use: Reduce detergent quantity and use HE (low-foam) products to prevent suds pushing past the seal.
• Replace seal if damaged: Remove the outer clamp, peel the seal off the front panel, then remove the inner clamp from the tub. Fit the new CDA-compatible seal in reverse order, ensuring the drain holes are at the bottom.