This is not a fault.
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The slits/slashes/holes in the door seal (see figure) are not a fault but are required for door-seal venting as soon as the dryer door is closed.
There are slits, slashes, or holes in the door seal.
The slits/slashes/holes in the door seal (see figure) are not a fault but are required for door-seal venting as soon as the dryer door is closed.