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Simpson Silencio 850 dishwasher leaking?

I have a Simpson Silencio 850 dishwasher that is leaking from the lower left corner.

I have read that replacement of seals and a good clean out around bottom of door is required. I have purchased the seals, but lack knowledge of how to install and clean out.

Does anyone know how to remove and replace the seals?

Peter B. Toowoomba Qld AUS
February 2014

Simpson Silencio 850 Kitchen Appliances, Dishwashers Silencio 850 Dishwasher

Thank you for the prompt response and advice.

Yes, I did look at it. As I am not mechanically minded I had not attempted to remove or dismantle the dishwasher because I did not want to make it worse.

As an aged and disabled veteran, I can not afford to pay for a plumber to come for a home repair. I thought it best to seek advice from people I trust to give technical assistance and help in lieu of stumbling in the dark.

With your instructions, I can confidently replace the seals.

PeterB
February 2014

Have you even bothered to look and try to work it out? The seal is just pushed in to the black plastic holder around the opening. Just pull the old seal out and push the new one in. Find the middle of the seal. Push that in to the middle of the top and then work your way around one side then the other.

George
February 2014

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