Question about Maytag MAH8700A Front Load Washer

Mold my maytag sat breifly unused and now the rubber seal that sits between the door and the drum has mold on it and i cant get it off any ideahs

Anonymous Mar 31, 2014

Drum is out of balance and rubbing rubber seal and causing smoke

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Use Hydrogen peroxide...works like a charm on many things around the house.

Posted on Sep 09, 2007

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You should have left the washer door open until the interior of the washer is completely dry before shutting the washer door.

Posted on May 15, 2007

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This seal should have a small drain built into it at the very bottom. It often gets plugged with lint and slime, but can usually be cleared out with a pipe cleaner. As far as removing the mold, have you tried white vinegar?

Posted on Oct 04, 2006

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