298534 Genuine Lower Door Seal for Bosch, Siemens, Neff Dishwashers, BSH 00298534 Bottom Door Gasket Replacement Part

Leaks at the bottom of a dishwasher door often trace back to the lower door seal. This genuine BSH part, number 298534 or 00298534, is listed with us as a lower door seal and filed for Bosch, Siemens and Neff dishwashers. Lengths and profiles change between models, so check your parts list for 298534, or compare it with the old seal, before ordering.

Dishwasher leaking under the door?

Many dishwashers seal the door in two parts. A main gasket runs around the top and sides of the tub, and a lower seal closes the gap along the bottom edge where the door hinges down. The lower seal takes a beating from the door opening and from detergent and food scraps settling at the bottom. Once it hardens, cracks or shifts out of place, water can escape under the door during the wash, leaving puddles on the floor, swollen kickboards or damaged flooring.

Part details

• Genuine BSH part 298534
• Also written 00298534
• Lower door seal
• Length and profile not recorded, check your parts list

Replacing the lower door seal

Switch the dishwasher off at the wall and turn off the tap. Open the door fully and look along the bottom of the tub opening to see how the old seal is held, usually by clips, a slot or a fixing strip. Remove it, clean the mounting area of grime and detergent build-up, and fit the new seal in the same position without stretching it. Run a short cycle and check under the door for drips.

Questions about this part

Is the lower seal the same as the main door seal?

No. On dishwashers with a separate lower seal, the main gasket runs around the top and sides of the tub and the lower seal sits along the bottom edge. They are separate parts with their own numbers, so check which one is damaged before ordering 298534.