Mold Mold Mold

You are speaking the truth there , the really sad part is all brand front load washers will have mold/mildew build up due to the rubber boot seals they all use , the only way of fixing this is soaking and scrubbing with bleach which is not a fun job to do.
until they can figure out how to get all the water out after use we will have to deal with mildew.
top load washers use gravity to drain most water out so they dont have this problem.
Phil

You're right - I've received more than a few emails stating the respiratory and allergy problems have stopped after the washer has been cleaned. However, it's not your Bosch washer that is the problem. All washers - both front and top loading - have this problem. Using vinegar or bleach and leaving the door open will lessen odor by drying out the residue causing the odor but makes it difficult to remove and it will be activated when it gets wet. The area of worst buildup is always just above the normal waterline where suds and soiled water splash up and don't get rinsed out. To clean this splash area add 1 cap of smelly washer cleaner to a full load of laundry and wash in a hot setting. Intermittently pause to soak for extreme cases.

Sweetwood, try this and see if it helps. I have a Bosch pair of front loaders. Run a hot water load with chlorine bleach. Every time you are done with the washer, leave the door open overnight so it dries well, and wipe the rubber seal dry with an old hand towel. I have a fan in the utility room I put on to circulate air in & around it to help dry it out also during humid/hot season.