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DW071

MODEL/SERIAL # TH632 through serial number TH737

PROBLEM As the water spray changes from the lower spray arm to the center spray arm, water splashes
over the front of the tub and leaks out. This problem occurs on a unit by unit basis.

CAUSE High pressure water sprayed from the center spray arm follows the seam formed by the inner
door panel and tub, then through to the bottom of the tub, and finally past the bottom gasket
causing a leak.

SOLUTION The bottom door gasket has been changed, adding side seals that restrict the water surge from
the center spray arm. The part number for the new seal is p/n 154588201. Always make sure
the unit is leveled and follow the instructions below.

Instructions for Installing Bottom Door Seal

Top of Seal

Bottom of Seal

Figure 1

This seal can be replaced without removing the dishwasher or either of the door panels.
The seal is located on the bottom of the inner door panel and appears as a cream colored flexi-
ble rubber blade bonded to a milky white colored plastic strip. To remove and properly install
replacement follow the instructions carefully.
1. Replacing this seal can be accomplished without disconnecting power from the unit.
Always use extra care when electrical power is present while serving an appliance.
2. Open door all the way down and remove lower rack. Set rack aside to a safe location.
3. Locate the seal on the bottom of inner door panel. Facing front of unit, the right side of the
seal can be pulled down slightly to facilitate removal.
4. Pull seal straight into the tub from right side.
5. With seal removed, and before installing replacement seal, locate the channel in inner door
panel that the seal mounts into. Locating this channel before installing the replacement can
make this procedure easier.

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Water Leaking from Bottom of Door

6. Place the new seal on a flat surface and measure from the bottom of the seal, (See Figure
1 to determine bottom of seal), up 3/8 "of an inch and place a mark with a pen or marker on
both ends (See Figure 2). If needed, scribe a straight line between these two marks this
will give you a guide when installing seal into the inner door panel.

Figure 2

7. The seal can only be installed one way. The end that holds this seal into the inner door
panel has a ½ inch notch cut in the right side. This notch allows the seal to be installed
around the end of the inner door channel that holds the seal.
8. Line up the seal along the bottom of the inner door panel and start from the right side, push
the seal into the door channel to the line marked in step #6.
9. With seal in place close the door, the tub will align the seal as needed.
10. Reinstall lower rack and operate unit to check for leaks.

If leaks continue to occur at the bottom corners, order Splash shield kit 154701001 for
dishwasher.
Before installing the kit remove and reinstall the lower door seal. To install the lower seal make
sure you measure up from the bottom of the seal 3/8 of an inch and mark the seal, do this on
both ends. This locates how far down the seal needs to be before closing the door. Do not
install this seal without measuring it first. After the lower door seal has been re-installed then
install the splash shields according to the instructions accompanying with the kit.

Electrolux Service Flash DW071 Revised 3.17.08