All front loaders are prone to having musty smell if door is kept closed when not in use due to zero air recirculation and residual water in the washer. This occurs because the door seal is very tight to prevent water leakage during operation. Top loaders do not have a tight seal and air can recirculate through the washer when it is not in use.
Recommend running a cleaning cycle using Chlorox in the detergent tray once a month, and leaving the door open when not in use. Occasionally, manually clean the detergent trays and housing. We have had a front loader for over 10 years, and have not had any serious issues with musty smell being transferred to clothes.
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