9.12 Access to specific washer-dryer components 9.12.1 Bellows seal and drying duct a. Remove the work-top b. Remove the screw which secures the duct to the tank (80) c. Open the porthole door, remove the screw which secures the duct to the cabinet, detach the duct from the heating element casing and pull the seal downwards (81) d. Detach the seal from the front panel e. Detach the circulation hose from the seal (Jetsystem models only) (78) f. Remove the wire clamp which secures the seal to the duct and remove the seal (82) At this point, the duct can be accessed. To access the seal, proceed as follows: Re-assembly a.
Use soap and water to lubricate the seal seat where it comes into contact with the flange and the metal ring b. Replace the seal, ensuring that the reference mark on the seal is aligned with the hole for the screw which secures the duct to the front panel (83) c. Re-connect the circulation hose (if featured) with the hose clamp (79) d. When replacing the wire hose clamp, ensure that it is correctly positioned in the groove in the seal, then proceed as shown in the figure (84) e. Lubricate the seal with soap and water to facilitate insertion of the duct into the heating element casing. f. Use pliers to re-close the two anchor tabs and tighten the screw (85) g.
Attach the seal to the front panel h. Re-tighten the screw which secures the duct to the cabinet i. Replace the ring which secures the duct to the cabinet using pliers to close in position After fitting a new bellows seal, lubricate the external surface (which comes into contact with the porthole door) with silicone oil. This will ensure that the porthole door does not stick to the seal during the first few drying cycles. SOI/DT 2002-05 eb 114 599 35 23-17 . To access the seal, ulling downwards