How to Clean a Washing Machine Detergent Drawer ? Water enters the washing machine via the detergent dispenser, here it also flushes the detergent and fabric conditioner from the dispenser drawer into the washing machine drum where it is used in the washing process.
Cleaning the Washing Machine Drawer
How to Clean a Washing Machine Detergent Drawer ? Sometimes residue can be left behind, which can build up in and around the drawer. This may lead to blockages and prevent the detergent from flowing into the drum correctly. In severe cases, leaks can occur and mould may also form. To prevent this from happening, the drawer and the inside and underside of the dispenser housing need cleaning periodically. To do this the drawer will need to be removed.
On some machines (including Auto Dosing and Soft Water machines) the release mechanism is located on the side of the drawer: Once the drawer has been removed, it can be thoroughly cleaned using warm water (do not use detergents or bleach to clean the drawer or the inside of the dispenser housing). The dispenser drawer can be submerged in a sink to soften soap residue.
Unlike some other manufacturer types, even completely submerging the AutoDose drawer is no problem. A suitable stiff nylon brush can assist with the cleaning process. This will also make it easier to clean the inside of the enclosure. Particular attention should be paid to the upper and lower part of the drawer opening, where there are “shower holes” that supply water to the dispenser. The bristles of a brush will help scrub and remove buildup around this area.
How to remove the dispenser?
If the tray of your machine is not too dirty, then you can clean it without removing it from the nest. But if the pollution is strong enough, then for your own convenience, as well as for better cleaning, it is better to remove the container. This process can be difficult for beginners, but as you get used to your model of the machine, you will be able to get the tray out with one deft movement of your hands. Different models of machines have dispenser trays in different ways. Therefore, before removing this part from your washing machine, carefully read the instructions.
Cleaning the dispenser drawer / Detergent or fabric conditioner residue:
Water enters the washing machine via the detergent dispenser, here it also flushes the detergent and fabric conditioner from the dispenser drawer into the washing machine drum where it is used in the washing process. Sometimes residue can be left behind, which can build up in and around the drawer.
This may lead to blockages and prevent the detergent flowing into the drum correctly. In severe cases, leaks can occur and mould may also form. To prevent this from happening, the drawer and the inside and underside of the dispenser housing need cleaning periodically. To do this the drawer will need to be removed.
This is usually done by easing the drawer forward until it stops, releasing a button lock and then sliding the drawer fully out Once the drawer is removed it can be thoroughly cleaned using warm water (do not use detergents or bleaches to clean the drawer or the inside of the dispenser housing).
The dispenser drawer may be soaked in a sink to help soften soap residue.
A suitable stiff nylon brush may help the cleaning process. This will also make the process of cleaning inside the housing easier. Particular attention should be given to the top underside of the drawer opening, this is where the “shower holes” which supply the water to the dispenser are located. The bristles of a brush will help clean and clear any build-up from around this area.
If fabric conditioner is used regularly, some residue of this may be found under the dispenser drawer. Sometimes it will congeal there and form a wax-like deposit. This may require careful scraping with a non-metallic type spatula, or similar, to remove it, before brushing thoroughly with warm water.
The fabric conditioner section lid should also be removed and cleaned thoroughly along with the “syphon tube”, to ensure the fabric conditioner can run through and be dispensed correctly.