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Clean the drum and door seal

Washing machine · Smells bad
LIKELY CAUSE
Residue and biofilm in drum/seal
Success rate
0% success
Successful repairs
0
People tried
0
Repair time
30 min
Difficulty
Easy
Estimated cost
€0
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Fix Score 81
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TOOLS
Required tools
Clothsoft brushwasher cleaner
PARTS
Parts used
No replacement parts used.
REPAIR GUIDE

Step by step

  1. 1
    Empty the washer
    Empty the washer.
  2. 2
    Wipe debris and residue from the door seal folds
    Wipe debris and residue from the door seal folds.
  3. 3
    Clean the detergent drawer
    Clean the detergent drawer.
  4. 4
    Run the manufacturer's hot cleaning/drum-clean cycle with an…
    Run the manufacturer's hot cleaning/drum-clean cycle with an approved washer cleaner.
  5. 5
    Leave door and drawer open to dry
    Leave door and drawer open to dry.
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