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Originally Posted by Bonanza

We have a new front load washer. After every wash, I wipe the inside of the door off completely. I've always used Tide powder and won't any more because I find some powder residue on the door and rubber gasket; it doesn't seem to disolve completely even though I wash with warm water.

Unless I'm using bleach for a white load once every few white washings, I fill the bleach dispenser with vinegar for every wash. After every wash, I never close the door completely until the washer is dry. Otherwise, I have found, the damp washer can hold a musty smell.

Another biggie . . . After each load, pull the large rubber gasket (on the bottom) out so you can see if there is any debris, pet hair, etc, clogging the tiny openings. I believe all washers are the same in this respect. We have pets, so there is always hair there and it does prevent the flow of the water into the washer (that you can't see). I use a damp sponge to wipe the hair and other stuff out; it removes more easily that by using my hand.

There are some good suggestions here. I'm sure if you try some of the recommended posts you will get rid of the smell.

Bonanza, can you say exactly where this large rubber gasket is located?