Baumatic Washing Machine Dispenser Drawer Cleaning

Baumatic Washing MachineEasy⏱ 1 - 2 hours

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Use this guide to remove, clean, and refit the detergent dispenser drawer on an older Baumatic washing machine. The dispenser drawer holds detergent and fabric conditioner before they wash into the drum. Clean it when powder residue, conditioner residue, grime, or mold builds up. These instructions were written for an older Baumatic model, so other models may differ slightly.

🧰 Tools

Brush

ШагиSteps

Prepare the washing machine

Turn off the washing machine and unplug it from the wall before removing or cleaning the drawer.
Keep cleaning water away from the control panel and any electrical parts.
Find the dispenser drawer in the top-left corner of the front panel.

Pull the drawer to its stop

Gently pull the dispenser drawer straight out until it reaches its stop.
Don't force the drawer past the stop, because the release tab must be pressed first.
Look for the blue fabric softener level indicator inside the drawer.

Release the dispenser drawer

Press down on the blue fabric softener level indicator to create extra clearance.
While holding the indicator down, pull the entire dispenser drawer out of the machine.
Keep the drawer level so residue doesn't spill into the washer or onto the floor.

Clean the removed drawer

Lift the blue fabric softener level indicator out of the dispenser drawer.
Wash the drawer and indicator with hot soapy water.
Use a wet cloth to scrub the drawer inside and out.
Use a brush in tight corners if residue remains.
Rinse the drawer and indicator, and let them drain before refitting.

Clean the dispenser cavity

Wipe inside the dispenser drawer cavity with hot soapy water and a wet cloth.
Don't push a brush into the dispenser cavity, because it can fall down the opening and damage the washing machine.
Remove residue from the visible surfaces so the drawer can slide smoothly.

Refit the dispenser drawer

Reinstall the blue fabric softener level indicator in the drawer.
Align the drawer with the grooves in the dispenser opening.
Push the drawer all the way in until it sits fully closed.
Stop and realign the drawer if it binds instead of forcing it.

Clean the drum rubber

Open the washing machine door and inspect the drum rubber for grime, debris, and blockages.
Wipe the drum rubber with hot soapy water and a wet cloth.
Use a brush to clean inside the grooves if buildup is heavy.
Clear any drainage holes in the drum rubber.

Flush the washing machine

Plug the washing machine back in after cleaning is complete.
Run an empty wash on the hottest setting to flush residue through the system.
Use a 90 °C wash program or Drum Clean option if the machine has one.
Leave the drum empty during this cycle.

Make sure the drawer slides freely and sits fully closed before using the washing machine for laundry. Repair didn't go as planned? Ask our Answers community for help.

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