Help! washing machine/detergent drawer problem

new

Any solutions for detergent still left in the drawer even after washing cycle has been completed [Hotpoint]?:mad:

Thanks!

Debt_Free_Chick

Can you not remove the drawer?

Often, you have to press down on the conditioner part or squeeze the sides together.

No manual for the machine?

Debt_Free_Chick

Debt_Free_Chick wrote:

No manual for the machine?

Have a look here

Syman

Have you put the powder in the pre-wash side? this does not get used during a normal cycle.

does the machine fill correctly

have you move the machine recently? the pipe may be kinked reducing the pressure of the water going into the tray.

tawnyowls

Don't use the drawer! Take it out, clean it thoroughly (especially behind it), then put it back and never use it again. Get yourself a couple of laundry dosing balls and put the detergent into the drum. Some people on the Old Style board even recommend adding the detergent straight into the drum before adding the clothes. You will cut down immensely on the cleaning and because you're not wasting loads of it in the pipes, should be able to cut down on the detergent too.

new

thanks! I am going to go for the laundry dosing ball option!

new

Syman wrote:

Have you put the powder in the pre-wash side? this does not get used during a normal cycle.

does the machine fill correctly

have you move the machine recently? the pipe may be kinked reducing the pressure of the water going into the tray.

a] no, not put in the prewash side

b] yes machine was moved recently



thank you for your help - I'll check the pipe!

new

Debt_Free_Chick wrote:

Can you not remove the drawer?

Often, you have to press down on the conditioner part or squeeze the sides together.

No manual for the machine?

manual is somewhere in a box...have had to move a lot of stuff for new kitchen
thanks for the tips re the drawer!