SOURCE: BOSCH WFMC3200UC WASHER
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SOURCE: Mold is hiding along door seal of my Bosch Nexxt Washer, stinks!
Fit new door seal.
Do a hot wash at least once a week with powder in, but no clothes in, called a maintenance wash.
make sure you wash clothes at the right temp, not too many cool washes, use the right amount of powder..
Dry and clean the door seal after each wash
SOURCE: putting on spring loaded wire seal ring on a bosch washer
You have to make sure that the spring part is towards the bottom of the front. If you look closely at the washer at the bottom you will see a groove. That groove is where that spring will need to end up otherwise the whole thing will keep poping off.
how I install is I use a 90 degree pick tool. I work the edge of the seal with the metal ring and making sure it lines up with the groove. once there is tension on the spring I streatch it with the 90 degree pick tool and continue to work the rest of the gasket around. Once you get that completed I push down on the spring to make sure that it is in there. If it is not it takes one door opening to make it fall all apart and you have to start over.
SOURCE: mold on the rubber seal of bosch washing machine
RUN A LOAD OF HOT WATER WITH 1 QUART OF WHITE VINEGAR, THAT WILL KILL THE MOLD, THEN WIP IT OFF THE SEAL
SOURCE: Is there a recall on this washer, as I cannot
Hi from retired Englishman in SW France,
Sorry to say this and please do not take it the wrong way but mold comes about just from the use of a washer, any washer. It is not the sort of thing which triggers recalls.
It's source is similar to bad odours which can be caused by the plumbing u-bend or the fact that there is 'foul' water being left in the drum or no washes at 90 degree+ (to kill bacteria).
Leaving the door slightly open after a wash (providing that it is safe to do so) can help as can running proprietary de-calc programs on a regular basis to keep all of the waterways free running.
So- I would suggest checking the plumbing u-bend for trouble first, then following the notes on checking and cleaning the drain filter and the drain pump to ensure there is nothing 'obnoxious' hanging around the two of them! Finally run the occasional 90+ wash to kill bacteria.
Here are my complete and generic guidance notes for checking both the drain motor filter and the drain motor ;-0)
If you are unsure where the filter is, it is often behind the front lower (kick) panel (or in some machines at the rear in an awkward position!). These panels are either held on by (plasic) screws or will just pull off. Most filters are held in by a round cover/knob. Sometimes the filter will not come out with the cover and you will have to persuade it to come out to play.
REMOVE POWER AND ENSURE YOU HAVE A WATER RECEPTACLE/RAGS TO SOAK UP THE WATER WHICH IS BOUND TO POUR OUT (alternatively use a wet vac as sensibly suggested by VinnyB1234!)
It's surprising what people have found in theirs! It is always worthwhile checking it on a regular basis.
Now- whilst the filter is removed it is normally possible to see the drain motor and ensure it is not jammed by a foreign object such as a needle or a toothpick. It should be able to be turned by hand/finger- the power IS OFF!
At this point it is also possible to test if the motor works. No clothes or water in the machine, select a spin cycle and put the power back on. You should be able to see the motor turning at some point, possibly straight away. Using something suitable like a glove see if it is easy to briefly slow the motor down. If it is easy then the motor is malfunctioning.
If these have assisted you please consider a 4 thumbs up for the rating.
Thanks and good luck,
John C
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