If you don't leave the door open when not in use and not wipe the door dry and the door gasket dry, mold will build up as there is no air to let the moisture escape into. Makes sense, manufactures do no not say this in their manuals, I think they should !
SOURCE: Frigidaire Front load washer mold
LEAVING DOOR OPEN BETWEEN USES ALLOWS WASHER TO BREATHE. BEING A CLOSED SYSTEM, IT'S KIND OF LIKE PUTTING A TUPPERWARE LID ON A BOWL WITH RESIDUE AND MOISTURE INSIDE AND LETTING IT GROW.
SOURCE: mold around the rubber seal
aliitle amount of vbleach on a damp warm rag shoudl remove the "mold", cut back on the amount of fabric softener and make sur eyour using an HE detergent ( A MUST FOR FRONT LOADERS)). keep the door ajar between loads will also lessen the build up
SOURCE: Mold in rubber ring front loader Fridgidare washer
Common problem. Clean the moulding as best you can, even scour with steel wool. Leave the door open so the machine will be dry when not in use or/and wipe the rubber after each use. You can try to cover up the odour by wiping with a rag moistened with vanilla essence. Otherwise fit a new rubber and keep it dry in future.
SOURCE: front loader mold around rubber seal
Spray with bathroom mould remover and leave for one hour. Wipe and repeat as necessary.
SOURCE: RUBBER LINER COLLECTING MOLD
I have been struggling with the same issue for a long time. Regular bleach and mold-killing products did not work. But I just tried Clorox "Washing Machine Cleaner" and was amazed. I scraped off the loose mold from the rubber gasket and then painted on the product, which is thicker than bleach. After about 20 min. I scrubbed it down with water and painted a second coat on the tough areas. No more mold. I also ran some through the machine per the instructions for good measure and ran another rinse cycle. I am in no way connected to Clorox, but I am so happy to be rid of this problem. Good luck. <!-- from fixya rte -->
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