Our front end loader stinks and we have to leave the door open. We have the exact same problem where I work. How do you get the smell out?

no info generic answer - most units have a clean out or drain around the bottom of unit their is water in that location also their are cleaning products for washers

I would suggest replacing the seal. Try this link to find the part. They are not difficult to change. Good luck.
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I have found that using a l/4scoop of oxi cleaner any brand will do along with my regular wash detergent helps keep the odor under control . I leave my door open to the washer when not in use. Occasionally I will clean under the gasket with a mild cleaner. Remember the front loaders use less water and therefor less detergent. Good luck.

This is inherent with front loaders.
Try running a hot water wash with bleach and no clothes. They also make washer cleaners. Probably have at hardware stores or appliance parts stores. To keep from happening again, make sure you use "HE", detergent. Also do not use to much. When you are done leave door open a couple inches. I have a 12 year old front load and this works for me.

The following link will give you some tips to try in order to minimize odors and mildew in a front loading washer:

http://www.fixya.com/support/r3608512-getting_rid_front_loader_mildew_odor

Following a good regiment of routine cleaning of the door bellow, followed by leaving the door open when not in use (at a minimum) can go a long way towards preventing odors in a front loader. Since the doors on these washers are water tight when closed, it is importnant to leave them open when not in use to allow the drum to air out. There is a small amount of residual water that remains in the drain lines and pump that will sour if you don't. I personally own a Kenmore Elite and have never had problems with mildew or odor in the 9 years I've had it by following this routine.

In addition, it is a good idea to periodcially check the drain pump reservoir to ensure there is not dirt or debirs clogging the pump and becoming stagnant. The following link explains how to access and clean the drain pump (if necessary):

http://www.fixya.com/support/r3574284-checking_the_drain_pump_on_a_front_loade

The drain pump reservoir collecting debris, along with small articles of clothing getting caught in the folds of the door bellow are the two main causes of odors in a front loader.

Read through the links provided and let me know if you have any questions. I hope this helps you.

u need to clean the door seal with a cream cleaner then put the machine on a boil wash with soda crystals in it or but the lime and gunge descaler from espares

have you cleaned the main waste pipe as this surpisingly enough gathers a lot of gunk and in warm weather makes it smell,i say this cus we expeirieced this and i replaced rather than cleaned the waste pipe,worth a try it worked for me,rgds paul

We had the same problem with our front loader. (after only a year) We ran a load on "sanitary" setting with bleach. After that we leave the door open after EVERY load. That has fixed our problem