You won't get rid of the black on the door seal but this will eliminate the odors.
Also, never allow clothes to sit in the washer, that's what causes most of the mildew
since the tub has only a small ventilation hole.
I have the Whirlpool Neptune front loader. Front seal is always mildewy despite repeated cleanings. Shakes like crazy. It does get the clothes clean and uses less water, but it stinks like mildew all the time.
Threw out a 3 year old maytag front loader... stay the heck away from them. The seals leak after a few years, and then the motherboard is fried. Everyone I've ever discussed it with had the same result.
Unless you really are into the style points for a front loader, better to go with a HE top loader. Use a bit more water, but they work. Gravity keeps the seals dry. Stay away from the very low end... parents bought one that had fill sensor problems after 6 months and flooded their floor.
my deciding factor was the huge size blankets - the front loader worked, the top loaders would not take them
I even took one blanket with me to the store to make sure
You won't get rid of the black on the door seal but this will eliminate the odors.
Also, never allow clothes to sit in the washer, that's what causes most of the mildew
since the tub has only a small ventilation hole.