I am wondering if anyone has had this problem. I have a Tromm front loading washing machine. Have had it for a few years with no problems. Today, I went to throw in a load of laundry and noticed that part of the rubber on the inside front of the washer is torn. The rip is about an inch or so toward the inside (not the part of the rubber attached to the machine). I have no idea how this happened and am not sure what will happen if I use it---will water leak out? Is the seal affected? Is this something that needs to be replaced? Can anyone tell me if they know what to do.