Rotting Smell from Whirlpool Duet Front Loading Washer

there either is a rust mark on the tub or under the agitator oil could be leaking out or metal is rotting where the tranny shaft comes up under the agitator but like you said it's old and parts are starting to rust out and decay

If the washer is filling in the off position, try unplugging the power cord. If the machine continues to fill, you will need to replace the water inlet valve. Here is a link to the part you need.

Jeff, have you ever tried a clean washer with effresh cyle. It will clean the entire tub and around the seals.

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This may or may not be helpful but please see the following Whirlpool installation and service manual for the Duet Sport washer.

It has a number of sections on accessing components and you may be able to determine how to take the front off.

https://secured.whirlpool.com/Service/SrvTechAdm.nsf/2cd44500d572193285256a45004fd9d6/6545d78b3f479480852571650061b1ba/$FILE/8178558.pdf

Following is the Whirlpool service manual for two other models of the Duet washer.

https://secured.whirlpool.com/Service/SrvTechAdm.nsf/2cd44500d572193285256a45004fd9d6/eab852a13fbc842085256aa200643dd6/$FILE/Duet%20Job%20Aid.pdf

Mine too- then it says dL error! what is that!

sounds like you have a faulty water valve that does not close when the power is not supplied to the machine.or a problem with the cotrol board supplying power to the valve when the unit is not in use

hold in the control lock button for a few seconds- it should turn the control lock off.

yes they are very good for that... and for the bad news it is almost impossible to get it out.... sorry for the bad news but all of them do it

The filter on your pump is probably clogged with lint and stuff. You have to remove the bottom front panel, 3 torx screws underneath. The panel will drop and come off. Drain off the excess water from the drain pipe you see. The white filter cover is right in front. Get yourself a good plastic bag to collect water. Unscrew the filter cover and twist the filter out. Clean out all the stuff and put it back in carefully. Check your pump too.

On some models the filter is located ‘inside’ the big hose from the bottom of the tub. This takes more time to clean.

Next run your washer with 2 cups of bleach, hot water. After it starts agitating stop the washer & let it remain for 2 hours. Then continue the wash.