Candy Washing Machine Dispenser Drawer Removal

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Use this guide to remove, clean, and refit the dispenser drawer on a Candy washing machine. The dispenser drawer, detergent drawer, or soap drawer holds detergent and fabric conditioner, and residue can build up over time and wash onto clothes. This guide covers Candy machines with the drawer in the top-left corner of the front panel, so other models may have small differences.

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1. crwdns2955114:01crwdne2955114:0 Prepare the washer
  
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  Let any cycle finish, then turn off and unplug the washing machine before cleaning around the dispenser drawer.
  
  Wear rubber gloves if the drawer, cavity, or door seal has moldy residue.
  
  Locate the dispenser drawer in the top-left corner of the front panel.
  
  This guide covers Candy machines with this drawer layout, and other models may have small differences.
  
  Illustration prompt: Show the front panel of the washer with the top-left dispenser drawer highlighted.
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2. crwdns2955114:02crwdne2955114:0 Remove the dispenser drawer
  
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  Pull the dispenser drawer straight out until it reaches the stop.
  
  Lift the front of the drawer while pulling it outward to release the small retaining clips.
  
  Don't force the drawer past the stop, because the small clips can break if they bend too far.
  
  Illustration prompt: Show the drawer partly pulled out, the front edge lifted, and the retaining clips clearing the opening.
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3. crwdns2955114:03crwdne2955114:0 Clean the dispenser cavity
  
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  Wipe inside the empty dispenser opening with a cleaning cloth and hot, soapy water.
  
  Wring out the cloth so it is damp, not dripping, and don't pour water into the opening.
  
  Don't use a brush inside the cavity, because it can fall down the hole and damage the washing machine.
  
  Focus on the visible residue inside the drawer area, not the drain hole.
  
  Illustration prompt: Show a cloth wiping the cavity, with a brush crossed out near the hole.
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4. crwdns2955114:04crwdne2955114:0 Clean the dispenser drawer
  
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  Remove the tray from the dispenser drawer to reach the hidden areas.
  
  Scrub the drawer and tray with hot, soapy water and an brush.
  
  Remove washing powder residue, conditioner residue, gunge, and mold from the compartments.
  
  Illustration prompt: Show the tray lifted out of the dispenser drawer and the compartments exposed.
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5. crwdns2955114:05crwdne2955114:0 Refit the dispenser drawer
  
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  Refit the tray into the dispenser drawer if you removed it.
  
  Line up the dispenser drawer with the grooves in the opening.
  
  Push the drawer all the way in until it is fully seated.
  
  Illustration prompt: Show the side rails of the drawer aligned with the grooves in the dispenser opening.
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6. crwdns2955114:06crwdne2955114:0 Clean the door rubber
  
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  Open the washer door with the door open button if the machine has one.
  
  Don't pull on the door if the machine uses a door open button.
  
  Check the rubber seal inside the door for dirt, dust, grit, debris, and blockages.
  
  Wipe the rubber seal with a cleaning cloth and hot, soapy water.
  
  Illustration prompt: Show the door seal fold open with debris highlighted.
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7. crwdns2955114:07crwdne2955114:0 Run a hot maintenance wash
  
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  Plug the washing machine back in.
  
  Leave the drum empty.
  
  Select the hottest wash program available, such as a 90 °C wash or Drum Clean option.
  
  Run the cycle to flush detergent residue through the washing machine.
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The dispenser drawer is clean and refitted, and the washer is ready for a clean wash. Repair didn't go as planned? Ask our Answers community for help.

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