The vast majority of washers in the UK are front loaders - we don't have big enough houses to have top loaders in this crowded country.
I have never come across a mildewy washer in nearly 40 years.
As has been said - leave the door open to dry always. Clean with very dilute bleach, and periodically run a hot wash.
Also, if your machine smells, check the filters, and check the outflow drain runs quick. If the waste pipe cannot drain quickly enough dirty water may back up into the machine.
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