Make sure that there is no hair or grunge built up under the glass door. If any particles are in between the glass door and the deal, it will leak. If all of that is fine then the door seal should be replaced
SOURCE: Tub seal has rip therefore washer is leaking.
Its pretty comlicated requires dissasembly of the front of the washer. A good tech can do in 1 hour. You may want to pay for it rather than spending all day and possibly damaging something. Let me know if you need further assistance.
SOURCE: front loading washer leaks
The rubber seal (or bellow) wears with age and will eventually deteriorate over time. Excessive use of detergent, and/or use of the wrong detergent (detergent that is not HE) can contribute to rubber breakdown too. Regular detergent is formulated for washers that use a wash tub with a capacity of 35 gallons. HE detergent is formulated for High Efficiency washers that only use 5 to 7 gallons of water. So, if you place regular detergent in an HE washer, you are (in affect) putting a higher concentration of soap in your washer. This higher concentration of soap can act as a corrosive to rubber and become permeated in your clothing as it does not rinse completely. This can lead to skin irritations as well. It is important that if you are not using HE detergent that you do so in the future to prevent premature breakdown of the rubber seals of the washer and pump. This will also void most manufacturer warranties if it determined you are using improper detergent. Now...I'm not trying to accuse you of abusing your appliance and not trying to lecture you. I'm merely putting this information out, because some people simply do not know. Overloading the washer is another contributor to excessive wear on the bellow as well as not keeping the bellow cleaned properly. Mold and mildew can contribute to the break down of rubber. The following link can give some advice on proper care of the door bellow:
http://www.fixya.com/support/r513372-front_loader_mildew_odor
Since your bellow is already leaking, it must be replaced. Replacements can be ordered on line at either searspartsdirect.com, repairclinic.com, or pcappliancerepair.com. All these websites offer competitive pricing, so you can shop for the best deals. Just type in your COMPLETE model number to begin your search. The Sears website offers helpful exploded view diagrams to assist in part identification and location. NOTE: You may consider ordering the front and rear bellow clamps if yours are damaged. Refer to the Sears website for pictorial view.
If you need assistance in replacing the bellow, the following link will give you the steps necessary to complete this repair on your own:
http://www.fixya.com/support/r385211-replacing_door_bellow_whirlpool_duet
I hope you find this information helpful. Let me know if you require additional assistance.
SOURCE: Kenmore HE 3t Front Loading washer, rubber seal torn
fix ya..do it your self and save big,,im going to talk you through..and give you the part number...what you need is the bellows part # 8182119...ok vack unplug unit..open the door,,now you see the front lip of the bellow theres a wire with a spring stick a srew driver and pull off,,wire off ..ok now look in the unit right behind the front panel and in front of the tub in the upper right hand corner of tub font or bellows backside there a nut take screwdiver and losen pull bellows off,,easy to put back just reverse but open clamp a bit on back...onthejob
SOURCE: torn door seal on front loading washer
My husband used super glue on the tear and for now the washer is not leaking.
SOURCE: BOSCH: How to replace rubber seal (boot) of front loading washer
remove soap draw take screw out lower right.
remove boottom panel screw in filter flap push to the right panel comes off undo 2 x screw,take front lip off door seal off 2 screw from door interlock then front panel will come off you will beable to whole seal and spring cilp
slightly longer but easy you can see what you are doing.
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