Add one of the following directly to the wash tub.
Clean mildew lg washer.
Top load washer odor.
1 2 cup of powdered enzymatic dishwasher detergent such as cascade complete.
This build up can cause an unpleasant odor that fills not only your washing machine but also other areas of your home.
You want to allow fresh air into the wash drum and seal areas to promote faster internal drying as well as to prevent the accumulation of moist air and the resulting condensation of water on the seal.
If the problem persists.
How to clean mold from front load washer gasket.
Pull the drawer to the laundry dispenser open as far as it will go.
Look for a tab that releases the dispenser.
Wear cleaning gloves to protect your hands from the diluted chlorine bleach.
1 cup of bleach.
Check for mold and mildew.
Scrub the gasket with a household mold and mildew scrub.
Wipe the rubber gasket and door.
Fill a water bucket with 1 gallon of warm water from a faucet in the laundry room sink or the kitchen or bathroom sink.
Scrub the dispenser until all soap film and mold are gone.
Select a different detergent.
Run 3 tub clean cycles back to back using a commercial washing machine cleaner.
To keep this from happening you should routinely clean your washer once a month.
Avoid using too much laundry detergent which can exacerbate soap residue deposits.
Push down to release the dispenser completely.
At the end of the three cycles leave the door.
Place the cap back into the drain hose and re attach the hose to the washer.
Front load washers are considered high efficiency he machines so choose detergent with this designation to keep the suds down.
Front load washing machines are known to get a build up of mold and mildew along the washer door.
Keeping your washer as dry as possible when idle helps keeps the mold and mildew away.
Perform tub clean using either of the following.
Bleach vinegar or commercial cleaning agent.
A commercial residue busting washer cleaner such as affresh or smelly washer.
Keep the seals dry when you re not using the washer and we also suggest using only liquid laundry detergents to avoid possible buildup of soap residue that can occur with dry powder laundry soaps.
Clean the drain filter opening and it s base on the washing machine with a soft bristle brush to remove debris.