How to Troubleshoot Dispenser Drawer Residue in a Tricity Bendix Washing Machine

Tricity Bendix Washing MachineModerate⏱ 10 - 15 minutes

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The dispenser drawer, also called the detergent drawer or dispensing drawer, holds washing powder, detergent, and fabric conditioner before they wash into the drum. Over time, residue and gunge can build up in the drawer and wash onto clothes. Use this guide to remove, clean, and refit the drawer, clean the drawer cavity, check the drum rubber, and flush the machine for better washing results. This guide was written using a Tricity Bendix washer dryer, so other Tricity Bendix models may have minor differences.

🧰 Tools

Shop Towels or Rags
Brush
Scrub Brush
Nitrile Disposable Gloves

ШагиSteps

Prepare the washing machine

Turn off and unplug the washing machine before removing or cleaning the dispenser drawer.
Keep water away from the plug, controls, and wall socket while cleaning.
Wear protective gloves if detergent residue irritates skin.
Clean the dispenser drawer about every six months to keep residue from washing onto clothes.
Plug the machine back in only when you are ready to run the empty hot wash.

Locate the dispenser drawer

Find the dispenser drawer at the top left corner of the washing machine.
Pull the drawer straight out until it reaches the stop and will not move farther.

Release and remove the drawer

Press down the release button inside the dispenser drawer.
Keep the button pressed and pull the drawer straight out of the machine.
If the drawer feels stuck, stop pulling and make sure the button is fully pressed down.
Push the drawer in slightly, pull it back to the stop, and press the button again.
Use a cloth dampened with hot, soapy water to wipe visible residue from the drawer opening if buildup is holding the drawer.
Do not force or pry the drawer, because the plastic locking parts can break.

Clean the dispenser drawer

Pull out the blue cover on the drawer if you want to clean underneath it.
Scrub the drawer and blue cover in hot, soapy water with a brush.
Use only a brush kept for cleaning, not one used for brushing teeth.
Remove washing powder, detergent, fabric conditioner residue, and gunge from the channels.
Rinse away loosened residue before refitting the drawer.

Clean the drawer cavity

Use a cloth and hot, soapy water to wipe inside the dispenser drawer cavity.
Wipe only the areas you can reach without pushing tools down into the machine.
Do not use a brush inside this cavity, because it can fall through the hole and damage the washing machine.
Remove loose residue from the cavity before reinstalling the drawer.

Reinstall the dispenser drawer

Align the dispenser drawer with the grooves in the drawer opening.
Press down the release button as you slide the drawer into the machine.
Push the drawer straight in until it sits fully home.
If the drawer will not slide in, pull it back out, realign the grooves, press the button, and try again.

Check the drum rubber

Open the washing machine door and inspect the rubber seal inside the drum opening.
Check the rubber for residue, debris, and blockages.
Use a brush or scrubbing brush to clean dirty areas of the rubber seal.
Make sure the drainage holes in the rubber are clear.
Remove any debris you find before running the hot wash.

Run an empty hot wash

Check that the dispenser drawer is fully seated before running the wash.
Plug the washing machine back in and close the door.
Run an empty wash on the hottest setting.
Use a 90 °C washing program or Drum Clean option if the machine has one.
Do not put clothes in the drum for this flush cycle.
This flushes loosened residue through the machine so later washes start cleaner.

Repeat this cleaning about every six months to keep detergent and conditioner residue from building up in the drawer, cavity, and drum rubber. Repair didn't go as planned? Ask our Answers community for help.

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