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Black residue in washing machine. Do not use or mix any other detergent or chemicals during the SELF CLEAN cycle. If your washing machine stops draining and starts to smell very. Turn your washing machine on the hot water setting largest load possible and let it fill up.
Biological I will bet you a dollar that a sock has gotten past the catch and caught in the drain motor rendering it immobile. Ive seen something similar once where the tub crud was flaking off and getting into the wash basket. Make sure the washing machine drum is clear of debris and then rewash the clothes.
1 the type of fabric softener used. In this video I show what was causing it and how to fix the prob. There are several reasons for this to happen.
If you see black hardened remains in your washing machines detergent drawer it means detergent residue has begun to develop black mould. All of the hoses inside the washing machine such as the sump hose and the main water inlet hose are black. If left untreated this mold gives out a horrible smell from the washing machines and the clothes that you clean with it.
The mold feeds on the moisture and the detergent residue kept in this machine to give it a foul smell and look. What can I do to get rid of it. Youd have to pop the top open and remove the top tub ring and see if you have the same thing under the ring or around the inside of the outer tub.
While washing machines are designed to wash out dirt and soil build-up. Add ¾ cup of baking soda and stir it the mixture. Do you know the model of your LG washer.