"Bob Eager" wrote in message
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I'm just fitting a new element to our old Hotpoint washing machine, and
it struck me that some sealant might be a wise move. Then I looked in
the manual and it says the same!

Any recommendations, please, on what to use? Clearly heat and water
proof, but I'd rather *know* rather than guess...

Ask Hotpoint?
Alternatively a proprietary sealant such as Hermetite may well do what you
need.