Rosières Contamination from Drum or Bearings

Washer leaves black or greasy marks on clothes.

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

Possible Causes

Decomposed rubber from door seal, Grease from failing bearings, Heavy build-up of detergent and fabric softener, Mold in drum paddles

Safety first: Unplug the washer.

Step-by-step checks:

Inspect door seal: Look for black slime or degraded rubber. Clean thoroughly with a non-abrasive cleaner; replace the seal if perished.
Check for bearing oil: If there is oily residue inside the drum or at the rear, bearings may be failing (see bearing fault).
Deep clean: Run multiple hot maintenance cycles with machine cleaner and wipe all accessible surfaces.

Medium 3/5

Door Gasket (Door Boot Seal)

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