Adhesive/Sealant for Dishwasher Detergent Dispenser

Stavrosles

Hello DIYers. 
My dishwasher detergent dispenser broke so I decided to replace it. I order an official part, but after fitting in it now leaks inside the door. I took it out and reinstalled it, watching multiple videos but it still leaks. 
So I was wondering, is there an adhesive/sealant I can use to stop the leaking? I found online that Loctite has a Super glue that is dishwasher safe, anyone tried that or any alternatives?
Thanks

Jeepers_Creepers

Can you point to the part that actually leaks? Is it a moving part at all?

Where would sealant need to be added? (You can add arrows and stuff using picture software)

Stavrosles

The dispenser has a rubber seal that is meant to slide in the metal part of the dishwasher. I've highlighed the seal part. The sealant would go there, so it seals it with the metal part of the dishwasher

Stavrosles

Highlighted below the metal part of the dishwasher and where the leak is dripping from

Myser

The metal edging looks somewhat deformed?  Did you have to pry it with a screwdriver to remove the old dispenser?

Stavrosles

Yeah, in the Beko video they said to remove the dispenser you need to use a screwdriver on another flat tool to push the metal bits up. I then pushed them back down to fit the new one in. Ended up cutting myself as well in the process 

Ebe_Scrooge

That's most likely the cause of the problem - because the metal has been deformed, the rubber gasket isn't sealing as it should.

You could maybe try some silicone sealant - just run a very thin bead around the edge.  I'd maybe be tempted to use some cooker sealant, rather than ordinary bathroom silicone, so that it will withstand the heat - something like this, just by way of example : https://www.amazon.co.uk/TEMPERATURE-SILICONE-ADHESIVE-SEALANT-RESISTANT/dp/B006C62M6Q.  But if you search for "cooker sealant" or "high temperature sealant" there are loads of products out there.

Ordinary silicone *might* be OK, but I don't know whether it would withstand a 60 or 90 degree wash.  Cooker sealant is at least designed to be used in high temperatures.

Jeepers_Creepers

Good info, Stavrosles - thanks.

So, once fitted, this won't need to be removed unless it breaks again? Cool.

I've found 'StixAll' (Everbuild) to be good at just about anything like this, including tolerating heat if it needs to. Also, it's not acetic acid based (like most silicones) so won't cause any corrosion to any exposed bare metal you might have there.

It sets tough and rubbery - very sticky and flexible.

Stavrosles

Thanks both. I will go down my local Toolstation today to check if they have one of the two suggested products or something similar in stock. I will update on the results 

Stavrosles

Ended up getting the Gorilla Heavy Duty Grab Adhesive as it was the only item in stock that could withhold high temps. It seems like it has worked as I've put on the dishwasher 6 times so far in a range of temps (30 - 65 degrees) and I see no leak.

Jeepers_Creepers

Gorilla products are usually pretty good.

Thanks for coming back with the update - we love that :-)