Siemens Washing Machine Dispenser Drawer Cleaning

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Steps:

  1. Turn off the washing machine and unplug it before removing or cleaning the dispenser drawer.
  2. Keep water away from the control panel, plug, and outlet while you clean.
  3. Wear rubber gloves if detergent residue irritates your skin or the drawer is very dirty.
  4. This guide uses a Siemens VarioPerfect washing machine, and other Siemens models may have minor differences.
  5. Clean the dispenser drawer about every six months to reduce residue, residue, and odors.
  6. Place a hand under the dispenser drawer and pull it straight out until it stops.
  7. Press down on the blue release button inside the drawer.
  8. Hold the blue release button down and pull the dispenser drawer fully out of the washing machine.
  9. Rinse loose residue out of the dispenser drawer with hot, soapy water.
  10. Use an brush to scrub the detergent and conditioner compartments until the residue is gone.
  11. Pay extra attention to corners and areas with thick washing powder or conditioner buildup.
  12. Rinse away loosened soap and grime before refitting the drawer.
  13. Use a cloth to wipe inside the dispenser drawer cavity while the drawer is removed.
  14. Remove visible detergent powder, conditioner sludge, and grime from the drawer opening.
  15. Don't spray water into the drawer cavity, because water can reach electrical parts behind the control panel.
  16. Press the blue release button down on the dispenser drawer.
  17. Line up the drawer with the grooves in the dispenser opening.
  18. Push the drawer all the way in until it sits flush.
  19. If the drawer binds, pull it out and realign it instead of forcing it.
  20. Open the washing machine door and inspect the rubber door seal around the drum.
  21. Check that the drainage holes in the rubber seal are clear.
  22. Use a cloth and hot, soapy water to wipe dirt, lint, and residue from the rubber seal.
  23. Don't use sharp tools on the rubber seal, because punctures can cause leaks.
  24. Close the door and the dispenser drawer.
  25. Plug in the washing machine.
  26. Select a 90 °C wash program, the hottest wash available, or the Drum Clean option if the machine has one.
  27. Run the wash with no clothes in the drum to flush residue from the machine.
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