To clean the detergent drawer in Samsung Washing Machines
Last Update date : Jul 14. 2022
The Detergent Drawer must be cleaned regularly to prevent building up of detergent, bleach and softener, which will affect the cleaning performance, odors accumulation and cause leakage issues.
Please note: To remove any remaining detergent after performing the steps below, carry out a rinse cycle without any laundry in the drum
To clean the detergent drawer, follow these steps:
1
Open the detergent drawer
2
Press the release lever (A) on the inside of the detergent drawer
![Detergent drawer Drawer recess Cleaning]()
![Detergent drawer Drawer recess Cleaning]()
Open the detergent drawer
Press the release lever
3
While pressing, pull the detergent drawer out at the same time
4
Remove the softener compartment and the liquid detergent guide (optional) from the detergent drawer
![Detergent drawer Drawer recess Cleaning]()
![Detergent drawer Drawer recess Cleaning]()
Pull out the detergent drawer
Remove the softener compartment and the liquid detergent guide
5
Wash all parts under running water
6
Clean the detergent drawer recess with an old toothbrush
![Detergent drawer Drawer recess Cleaning]()
![Detergent drawer Drawer recess Cleaning]()
Wash the detergent drawer under running water
Clean the detergent drawer recess with an old toothbrush
7
Replace the softener compartment and the liquid detergent guide (optional) by pushing them firmly into the detergent drawer
![Detergent drawer Drawer recess Cleaning]()
Replace the softener compartment and the liquid detergent guide back into the detergent drawer
8
Push the detergent drawer back into place
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