Washer has a strong musty or moldy odor, especially from the drum or door gasket.

Safety: Wear gloves and ensure good ventilation when using cleaning chemicals.

• Clean door boot: Wipe the gasket folds with a cloth soaked in a mild bleach solution or washer cleaner. Remove visible mold and residue.
• Run cleaning cycle: Use a washing machine cleaner or a hot cycle with appropriate cleaner to flush the tub.
• Clean dispenser drawer: Remove and scrub the detergent drawer and housing to remove slime and mold.
• Prevent recurrence: Use HE detergent sparingly, run regular hot maintenance cycles, and leave the door and dispenser drawer slightly open between uses.