electrofix wrote:its an air seal
an no its not safe without it as moist air and lint will get into the case
to fix it you need a new seal but the drum has to be removed to fit it
its highly likley this one is correct but there are 9 machines with the same model number so i would need the PNC number to check
https://shop.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/1250028055-zanussi-other-tumble-dryers-front-felt-bearing
Dave
Thank you for the support