Cleaning the washing machine’s rubber seal if it's dirty

Issue

• How to clean the washing machine's rubber seal?
• Dark mould spots on the washing machine seal

Applies to:

• washing machines

Resolution

1. If you often wash at low temperatures or choose quick wash cycles, this may cause marks or stains on laundry.

Maintenance wash and seal cleaning may solve this problem.

2. Run a Cotton wash cycle at 90°C without any laundry in the machine, but add a cup of sodium carbonate.

3. Also, use the sodium carbonate on the drum in order to clean the seal.

Warning: Use extreme caution – when using sodium carbonate! Sodium carbonate irritates the skin and mucous membranes.

Alternatively, use the special AEG / Electrolux cleaner for washing machines, which is available in our Webshop.

4. If mould does not disappear with cleaning, then seal will need to be replaced and can be purchased from our webshop here.

The seal will need to be installed by a professional technician, do not attempt to replace on your own.

Cause:

• Constant washing at low temperatures and excessive use of detergents (enzyme-based) can lead to a build-up of mould and gel-like dirt in the door seal, pipes and drum. It can block hoses, cause a bad smell in the washing machine and even leave deposits on the laundry.
• Using too much detergent or regular washing at a low temperature. If you only wash at temperatures of 40°C or less, detergent residue and dirt will accumulate in the washing machine. This may lead to dirt, stains or greasy deposits on the seal.