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Burnt rubber smell

Troubleshooting

Appliances

04/19/2024

Slight burning rubber odor when drying or steaming

Cause and Symptoms

Smell of burnt rubber during Dry or Steam cycle can be noticed as the inside temperature increases up to 100°C so rubber gasket around door gets heated.
For any cycle requiring high temperature water (usually above 60°C), the front loading washing machine uses a water heater therefore, the exterior risks getting hot as the temperature inside the tub rises.

How to fix

Smell of burnt rubber will gradually go away as the rubber gasket seal becomes more malleable over time.
Washing machine risks get hot during operation. That’s normal.

Note

If there is debris or small rubber items, such as toys, trapped in the door gasket, filter, or wash tub, wipe them away to prevent the unit from heating them.

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