The following link can give you some advice on how to keep the rubber bellow clean and how to prevent mold and mildew from coming back:
http://www.fixya.com/support/r3608512-getting_rid_front_loader_mildew_odor
If you have an excessive amount of mold or mildew on the bellow already and it will not come off, it has probably become embedded in the rubber. When this occurs, you usually have to replace the bellow and then begin a regiment that keeps the mildew from forming and coming back. If the bellow requires replacement, the following link explains how:
http://www.fixya.com/support/r3574186-installing_a_door_bellow_on_a_front_load
Replacements can be purchased at any of the following websites:
searspartsdirect.com
pcappliancerepair.com
appliancepartspros.com
repairclinic.com
Prices vary between sites, so shop and compare. If the model numbe ris correct, the part number for a replacement bellow (if required) is 8182119.
If you have any questions about this repair, please post back and let me know. I hope this helps you.
A combination of bleach, a rag or toothbrush, and your time will remove the mold. Be sure to run a load of whites on the next load. Bleach, you know.
Leaving the door open between loads should prevent this problem from repeating itself. The machine will have a chance to air dry. Only front loaders seem to get this. The top load machines are not sealed water tight, of course. Good luck
Saturate an old cloth with white vinegar. Alternatively, you might use petroleum jelly on the cloth to remove the mold.Pull the gasket out gently with your hands to reveal the mold and mildew buildup inside the folds of the gasket.Wipe the mold away from the gasket with the cloth. Continue working to wipe away all mold from the folds of the rubber gasket.Dry the folds of the gasket with a dry cloth when you finish removing the mold.Repeat this procedure at least once per month to prevent mold and mildew from forming. If you notice mold occurring more frequently, clean it off when you see it.
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