In article ,
Andrew Gabriel wrote:
In article ,
ransley writes:
Now dont you just think a clothes washer where you use bleach to
wash, as a normal everyday additive, would have been thought about by
the manufacturer.

Yes, which is why manufacturers have warned against using bleach
in washing machines for decades. It's brilliant for giving you
fractured plastic parts.

Bleach used in washing detergents (in Europe) isn't chlorine based.
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In the US of A, most washing machines have built-in dispensers for
chlorine bleach. Only the absolute cheapest models give directions
for when and how much to manually add.

The OP could have been a bit clearer about his location. In any case,
I concur with the recommendation to replace the seal; if it's growing
mold, it's probably decomposing and will fail soon in any case. Much
better to replace it when it's convenient, rather than after the floor
gets flooded.


Gary

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