LG WFT851 - Flakes of dirt problem

I was given a new model LG washing machine recently, it works as it should however the original owner was a builder and whatever he was washing off his clothes has caked onto the sides of the outer drum.

I have pulled the top off the washer and can see that the outer drum is literally covered with a fulll layer of this thick, black muddy greasy clay like substance. I need to pull the inner drum out in order to be able to get the outer drum but haven't managed to figure it out as of yet.

I've tried dissolving portions of the gunk with detergent, acetone, cleaning vinegar, methylated spirits, paint thinner, auto degreaser and mineral turpentine, of all these agents turps is the only one that seems to have an effect however it's ability to dissolve the stuff is minimal.

My LG WF-T708TC works fine except that the water flow is very little despite the good water pressure from the main tap. The water does not seem to flow from the top of the detergent box but from the back side and under the detergent box. Please help.

Mrs.Lim
Kota Kinabalu

I Have the same problem. I found that the sponge seals in the drum were breaking down. I repaired this with silicone only to have the same problem again two months later. I am busy striping the drum to see what else is breaking down. dr2s@hotmail.com

try putting some milton or baby bleach into the machine with the hottest possible wash with no clothes with the highest water level