Washing Machine Seal Damage

ThisIsWeird

Chances are it'll be fine.

I'd use a sharp knife to trim off the loose bits.

As I understand it, the seal is really to prevent water coming out from around the door, so as long as that bit is ok, then you should be fine.

Slide a sheet of newspaper under the WM for a few washes, to check for any leaks!

123imp

ThisIsWeird said:

Chances are it'll be fine.

I'd use a sharp knife to trim off the loose bits.

As I understand it, the seal is really to prevent water coming out from around the door, so as long as that bit is ok, then you should be fine.

Slide a sheet of newspaper under the WM for a few washes, to check for any leaks!

Excellent, thanks for the advice!

123imp

All good now, no leaks and all debris removed. Seems to be working fine. If happens to anyone else - should be fine if only the rubber on the plastic tab is damaged. Thanks.