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I am sorry to hear you are having troubles with your washing machine. Are you planning on repairing it yourself?Is there any noise associated with the smell?There is only a smell when it is running, right?Is there any noise?If you turn the drum by hand is there noises?There are no rubbing sounds at all while turning the drum by hand either way?Do you see any spots on the door seal edge on the drum side that show any evidence of heat damage or friction damage?Oh no. Maybe I can tell you some household things that might be helpful.
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