Wow, an actual, useful article on cleaning a washer

[mattl]

Came in my news feed.  Pretty good advice for the uninformed out there. 

https://www.trustedreviews.com/how-to/how-to-clean-a-washing-machine-4208129

 

[DADoES]

 
It's from the POV of a European-type machine with onboard water heating.  The machine pictured is an AEG and there's reference to a 40°C cycle, and Cottons cycle at the highest temp choice as an alternative to a designated tub clean selection.  U.S. consumers will reference Cottons as Normal which won't get anywhere near hot enough for a proper cleaning.

 

[qsd-dan]

Lucky me, I don't have to bother with any of that nonsense on my entire collection