Reasons to maintain dispenser drawer clean at all times
Have you cleaned dispenser drawer?
Cause and Symptoms
- Using too much detergent or regular detergent instead of High Efficiency (HE) detergents for front-loading washing machines may create excessive suds inside the tub which can affect spinning and rinsing not to mention overabundant suds inevitably bound to escape washer through slightest crack, fall to the ground then eventually result in a small puddle of water .
- Also, detergent residue can remain in the tub and come out through the drain hose with foam .
- Too much use of fabric softener, especially very viscous type, may leave a residue at the end of the dispenser drawer that risk solidifying and building into a ridge preventing the water from fully dispensing next time around.
Note
Customers who have inadvertently or accidentally landed here seeking assistance about their washing machine detergent dispenser drawer leaking when closed are invited to consult the article specifically addressing this issue titled:
“Leaking from Dispenser”.
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Adequate amount of detergent should be used.
Detergent residue in the dispenser drawer can flow into the tub during rinsing, creating suds or, if cannot be dissolved, act as a piece of chalk that will stain clothing during the wash . Although below illustration may get misconstrued as misleading, it is highly recommended that any powdered detergent be put inside the tub along with the load to wash.
Guideline for adequate amount of detergent
How to clean dispenser drawer
- Dispenser drawer needs to be regularly cleaned because water supply is easily affected by residue. Otherwise, water may overflow or leak.
- Disassemble dispenser drawer into parts and clean each with a soft brush and washcloth in warm water.
- Press and hold the fabric softener cap and slowly take the drawer out.
- Clean the drawer as well as the area where the drawer is inserted.
- It is recommended to clean the drawer once a week.
