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  • April 1, 2008 at 2:10 pm #35666
    josyjo
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    I have just bought an Indesit WDL126 washer dryer. the washing bit is fine but when it dries there is a horrible rubbery/musty smell that stays on the clothes. I have tried using expensive softner during washing and quality tumble dryer sheets.

    The only way i can lessen the smell is to stop the drying part way through and air the clothes (which really defeats the object of a dryer). Is there anything i can do, i am limited for space that’s why i got a washer dryer.

    TIA

    Josyjo

    April 1, 2008 at 6:27 pm #247520
    iadom
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    Re: smelly washer dryer

    When you say ‘just bought’ was this a new purchase or second hand.

    It would be unusual for a new machine to cause this.

    Smelly machines are usually caused by prolonged use of liquids or non bleach containing detergents at low temperatures.


    Smelly washers

    PS. You should not use any kind of tumble dryer sheet in a washer dryer.

    Jim.

    April 1, 2008 at 7:27 pm #247521
    josyjo
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    Re: smelly washer dryer

    it was about 2 months old when we got it, hardly been used.
    I’ll give normal powder a go and see what happens.

    Thanks 🙂

    April 1, 2008 at 8:45 pm #247522
    boselecta
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    Re: smelly washer dryer

    a piece of dust fallen on the dry element, can only have happened this quick because of heavy usage.

    April 1, 2008 at 8:58 pm #247523
    hotpnt
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    Re: smelly washer dryer

    just out of interest can you post the serial number?

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