White Knight Tumble dryer leaking

[bettz1]

Hi all my partners parents have given us there old white knight tumble dryer which we've put in the garage.The only problem is there appears to be a small leak on the underneath on the right side.

It's drying our clothes fine just wondered if anyone had any ideas what I should look out for if I attempt to repair it?

There doesn't appear to be any fluff in the vents

Also there's black tape on the front underneath the grill in the middle??

 

[oldbutnotdead]

Can't read the model number but is it, perchance, a condensing dryer (doesn't need a pipe through the wall). If it is, there'll be a water reservoir needing frequent emptying...

 

[bettz1]

Can't read the model number but is it, perchance, a condensing dryer (doesn't need a pipe through the wall). If it is, there'll be a water reservoir needing frequent emptying...

Hi yes it's a condenser, the model number is C77AS

The water reservoir? Would that be the draw at the top left,if that's the case it leaks even after we've emptied it

 

[Bosswhite]

Have you pushed the draw in Fully or is there something stopping it , has the container got a hole in it ?

 

[bettz1]

Have you pushed the draw in Fully or is there something stopping it , has the container got a hole in it ?

As far as I can see the draw goes fully in and doesn't appear to have any holes in it.

I'm going to see if I can take the top and sides off later today and switch it on so I can see where the waters coming from.

If we leave it on for an hour there's a small puddle always on the right side opposite the water reservoir

 

[bettz1]

Right took the machine apart today and there's this bit in which i noticed was damp and its on the bottom right side. The instruction manual says its the Inlet Duct Case Assembly the seal looks like its perished on 1 corner???? Also theirs another white plastic part which looks like its had silicone or some sort of adhesive stuck on it?

Would i get away with putting more silicone round it and letting it set?? would the silicone be ok getting hot & cold?

I suppose i could order a new seal

https://www.partmaster.co.uk/product.pl?pid=2915968

 

[foxhole]

Useful video here showing strip down and repair maintenance. Similar for many brands.

 

[bettz1]

Replaced the seal and ran twice no leaks so far