Indesit Washing Machine Dispenser Drawer Cleaning

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Steps:

  1. Turn off the washing machine and unplug it from the wall outlet.
  2. Let the machine cool if it has just run a hot wash.
  3. Prepare hot, soapy water, a cloth, and a brush for cleaning.
  4. Use only hot, soapy water for this cleaning, and don't mix cleaning chemicals in the drawer or cavity.
  5. Pull the dispenser drawer out from the top until it stops.
  6. Check the top of the drawer for a release button.
  7. The Indesit IWC6105 drawer doesn't have a top button.
  8. Find the two retaining clips that stop the drawer from coming out, with one on the left side and one on the right side.
  9. Clip layout: left clip, drawer front, right clip.
  10. Grip the drawer and push it to the right while lifting it upward.
  11. Use firm, controlled pressure to flex the drawer past the retaining clips.
  12. If the drawer is stuck, check again for a top release button before using more force.
  13. Don't yank the drawer straight out, as forcing it the wrong way can damage the clips.
  14. Scrub the inside of the drawer with a brush and hot, soapy water.
  15. Scrub the outside of the drawer with the brush and hot, soapy water.
  16. Remove washing powder, detergent, fabric conditioner residue, and buildup from every compartment.
  17. Wipe the inside of the dispenser drawer cavity with a cloth dampened with hot, soapy water.
  18. Don't use the brush inside the cavity, because it can fall down the hole and get stuck in the washing machine.
  19. Keep wiping until the visible residue is removed from the drawer area.
  20. Align the drawer with the grooves in the dispenser opening.
  21. Slide the drawer into the grooves and push it all the way home.
  22. If the drawer resists, pull it back slightly and realign it with the grooves instead of forcing it.
  23. Pull the drawer out and push it in again to confirm it moves smoothly and seats securely.
  24. Open the washing machine door and inspect the rubber door seal.
  25. Make sure the drainage hole in the rubber seal isn't blocked.
  26. Wipe away any residue or buildup from the rubber seal.
  27. Run a 90 °C wash program or the Drum Clean option with no laundry in the machine.
  28. Set the brush aside for future cleaning use.
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