LG Washing Machine Dispenser Drawer Maintenance

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Steps:

1. Unplug the washing machine before using wet cleaning tools near the dispenser area.
2. Use a brush that is only for cleaning, not dental care.
3. Have hot, soapy water and a cloth ready for wiping residue and mold.
4. Wear rubber gloves if detergent residue, mold, or hot water may irritate skin.
5. Stand in front of the washer and find the detergent dispenser drawer in the top-left corner.
6. Pull the drawer straight out gently until it reaches the stop.
7. Don't force the drawer past the stop, or the locking clip may be damaged.
8. Look at the back of the open drawer for the release button or clip.
9. Press down the blue release button to unlock the drawer.
10. Keep the button pressed and pull the drawer straight out of the washer.
11. On some LG models, the release may look different, but it is usually at the back of the drawer.
12. If the drawer has a fabric softener level indicator, lift it up to remove it.
13. Removing the indicator gives better access to the fabric softener compartment for cleaning.
14. Keep the indicator somewhere safe so it can be refitted after cleaning.
15. Use a brush with hot, soapy water to scrub mold, detergent residue, and residue from the inside of the drawer.
16. Wipe the outside of the dispenser tray with the soapy cloth.
17. Clean until the drawer compartments are free of visible buildup.
18. Refit the fabric softener indicator if you removed it.
19. Inspect the dispenser drawer cavity before reinstalling the drawer.
20. Use the soapy cloth to wipe inside the cavity and across the jets at the top.
21. Use the brush to scrub heavy residue or blocked jets.
22. Don't spray water into the cavity or control panel; use a damp cloth instead.
23. Work slowly inside the cavity, because the tight edges can scrape your knuckles.
24. Blocked top jets can stop the fabric softener from dispensing properly.
25. Align the drawer with the dispenser cavity.
26. Slide the drawer straight into the washer until it is fully seated.
27. Open the washer door and inspect the rubber seal around the inside of the drum.
28. Use the damp, soapy cloth to clean the rubber folds.
29. Clear debris from any drainage holes so water can drain properly.
30. Use the brush to scrub the rubber if it is very grubby.
31. Close the washer door and dispenser drawer.
32. Select the 90 °C washing program or the Drum Clean option if the washer has one.
33. Use the hottest available setting if the washer doesn't have a 90 °C program or Drum Clean option.
34. Run the cycle with no clothes to flush residue from the system.