· the gasket wiped dry after the unit being used Not after every load, but when the machine is done for the day
· Mildew will buildup in the gasket if it is not dried out after being used.
To clean, mix ¾ cup bleach with 3.78 liters of hot water and wipe with a cloth. Do not use straight bleach because this will damage the gasket.
· If it cannot be removed, the gasket will have to be replaced
· the door kept close in between consecutive uses