Should you leave washing machine door open or closed?
Hi,
Today I received my brand new WD. Using to wash right now. Can anyone advise if it’s best to leave door open or closed after use to avoid having smell from it?
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Advice on leaving a washing machine door ajar after use
- The problem
- The user asked whether a new washing machine door should be left open or closed after use to help avoid smells.
- Likely cause
- No appliance fault was reported. The discussion supports that smells are less likely if the interior is allowed to dry out after use.
- What fixed it
- Recommended action was to leave the door ajar after washing so the drum and seal area can dry out. The thread also suggested referring to the instruction manual for general operation.
- Checks to try
- Question related to odour prevention after use rather than a breakdown
- Accepted reply advised leaving the door ajar to dry out
- Original poster said they had already discovered the answer themselves
2 Answers
Hello. Yes it's best to leave the door ajar to allow it to dry out. Regarding using the washing machine can't suggest anything other than reading the instruction manual. I would think it fairly unlikely that you can find someone who is exactly the same model and is willing to spend time talking you through it. Especially if it's just an open question why how to use it rather than a specific question like how do you turn it on?
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Thanks for the delayed response. I discovered the answer by myself. I hear what you’re saying.
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