Brandt Washing Machine Detergent Drawer Removal and Cleaning
ID: 218143
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Steps:
- Make sure the washing machine is idle, empty, and cool before cleaning the drawer or door seal.
- Unplug the washing machine before cleaning with a damp cloth.
- Wear rubber gloves if you don't want to touch detergent residue or mold.
- Find the dispenser drawer in the top-left corner of the Brandt integrated washing machine.
- Pull the dispenser drawer out as far as it will go.
- Press down the small button latch at the back of the drawer to unlock it.
- Keep the latch pressed and slide the drawer straight out of the machine.
- Don't force the drawer if it catches, because the latch must be fully pressed before the drawer releases.
- Remove the conditioner tray from the dispenser drawer for better cleaning access.
- Set the conditioner tray aside so you can clean it separately and reinstall it in the same position.
- Dampen a cloth with hot, soapy water and wipe the dispenser drawer and conditioner tray.
- Use a spare brush to scrub away detergent residue, conditioner buildup, and mold.
- Scrub the corners, seams, and tray channels where residue collects.
- Rinse and wipe the parts until no loose residue remains.
- Wipe inside the dispenser drawer cavity with a hot soapy cloth.
- Clean the accessible top, sides, and back of the cavity where detergent residue can build up.
- Don't spray water into the cavity or flood the machine while cleaning.
- Rinse the cloth often and keep wiping until the cavity looks clean.
- Reinstall the conditioner tray into the dispenser drawer if you removed it.
- Line up the dispenser drawer with the grooves in the drawer cavity.
- Gently slide the drawer all the way into the machine until it sits fully closed.
- Open the washing machine door and pull back the folds of the door seal with your fingers.
- Remove any debris or residue from the rubber seal.
- Check any drainage holes in the rubber seal and make sure they are clear.
- Clean the rubber seal with a hot soapy cloth.
- Use a spare brush to scrub dirty or mouldy areas if needed.
- The filter is on the front-right side of this washing machine.
- Only remove the filter after the wash has finished and the water supply is turned off.
- Plug the washing machine back in after the drawer, cavity, and door seal are clean.
- Select a 90 °C washing program, the hottest wash possible, or the Drum Clean option.
- Run the cycle with no clothes in the drum to flush and rinse the washing machine.
- Clean the dispenser drawer regularly to keep residue and grime out of future washes.