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Anonymous Posted on Oct 25, 2015

Why does my Whirlpool Cabrio HE Washing Machine smells like urines and how can I fix it?

I have done the cleaning cycle with bleach several times and the cycle completes before 60 mins (but should take around 60 mins). I've continued to wash clothes, and they're clean, so it still seems to work. The smell is worse when I stick my head inside of the basket. I've left the lid open to see if it airs out, which just makes the laundry room smell.

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Anonymous

  • Posted on Oct 22, 2007

SOURCE: smell when cold water wash is draining

your ptrap isn't installed properly

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 30, 2007

SOURCE: Bad Smell

this is caused by a build up of old detergent and limescale.there are some industrial strength descalers around.wpro descaler is one.add the sachet to the drum with no wash load.pour in a kettle of hot water(not boiling)and leave for thirty minutes.then put washing machine on a 60 degree cycle and allow to run right through.you will need to repeat approximately every three months

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  • Posted on Oct 09, 2008

SOURCE: Clothes smell like mildew

HI thanks for your question. My solution is 1 cup of vinegar, per wash load. In time, will solve your problem.thanks the appliance doc. please rate my answer. thanks.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 18, 2009

SOURCE: laundry stinks

I find that the dryer does not dry the clothes enough. The washer can take a lot of laundry at one time but the dryer is not able to handle the load. The stink usually comes from a bit of moisture left in the the clothes, especially the towels. Break down your dryer loads or dry them on a timed cycle for a longer time.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 23, 2010

SOURCE: My Whirlpool Cabrio smells like mildew and that

I was just researching this and also an LF error code. I have this problem also. I think we need to contact Maytag. I have been very disappointed in this washer. It can't do any bedding without error codes no matter what and how I load it. I have this smell problem also if you get an answer please let me know!!. Help Maytag!

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