Open the washing machine door as wide as you can and peel back the rubber that runs around the opening. [substeps] The gasket will remain fixed to the washing machine, but you can pull it open to clean it and make sure nothing is stuck.
[header] How to clean a front load washer [title] Locate the gasket. [step] The gasket is the rubber ring that runs along the opening of your washer's drum. This is what creates a seal to prevent water from leaking out of your washing machine.