I have an LG wm2016cw washer. The metal ring/spring that holds the door gasket on has come loose so that the gasket does not seal and the door will not lock. Is there a way to get this back on without calling a repair person?

Karl Whisenand

• 1554 Answers
• Posted on Feb 25, 2008

SOURCE: How to install the rubber gasket on the door

see page 4-4
http://adcxns1.whirlpool.com/Service/SrvTechAdm.nsf/2cd44500d572193285256a45004fd9d6/eab852a13fbc842085256aa200643dd6/$FILE/Duet%20Job%20Aid.pdf

SOURCE: Rubber sean and wire spring came off

Hi
Spring should be a the 6 o'clock . you may need someones help have some hold the wire on at 15 and 45 ... when you pull the spring apart and slided it under the bellows. be careful as the spring can fly off. good luck and keep trying...

SOURCE: bellows seal is not sitting properly and metal ring has fallen out

The following link explains how to replace a door bellow. Towards the end of the link, it explains how to reseat the wire retaining ring:

http://www.fixya.com/support/r385211-replacing_door_bellow_whirlpool_duet

This is not a difficult repair. It can be a tedious, but you can accomplish this easily with a little help. I hope this helps you.

PS I hope you held onto the retaining ring. If not, you will need to order one. Searspartsdirect.com carries replacements.

SOURCE: Replace Clamp Assembly on door to LG WM2016CW front load washer

Any apliance repair store there is a store that is called Marcon that sells tools and appliance parts. but really all you need is a good pair of vise grips. It is a royal pain to replace the door seal. The only way that i can replace this is to take the whole front panel off. takes me aboutt 2 hours to replace without any special tools just vise grips

SOURCE: LG Washer (Mod# WM2016CW) obvious mildew smell inside

Unfortunately this problem can occur with all front loaders made by any manufacturer. The problem results from excessive soap and body oils that do not fully dissolve and/or rinse clean from inside the inner and out tubs. Front loaders are energy efficient and only use a little water so any build up between the tubs that gets higher than the water level is left behind. It is also natural that some moisture collects between the folds of the door gasket and, if not wiped out, will mildew over time.

Not to worry, a few changes in use (as compared to top load washers) can easily eliminate your current problem and keep it from returning.

First of all, make sure to ONLY use HE (high efficiency) detergent and make sure to use no more than 2-3 tablespoons per load (because too much detergent will cause oversudsing, not break down efficiently and build up between the inner and outer tubs).

To eliminate the problem you now have I highly recommend a product called Whirlout (available at Home Depot in the hot tubs section). Just one capful in an empty load with the hottest water cylce will break down the current build up and take care of any odors (a 2nd cycle if the problem is really bad).

To avoid any problems in the future, use the correct amount and type of HE detergent, wipe the door gasket dry when done with the laundry (for the day, week or however you do your laundry) and run an empty cycle once a month with a capful of Whirlout. If your machine is in a high humidity location (i.e. a basement), then leave the washer door cracked open when not in use.

Hope this helps, please rate my answer.