Using the Detergent Drawer of your Samsung Washing Machine
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To ensure that your clothes are cleaned properly with no residues and to avoid bad odours, it is important to know the layout of your detergent drawer of your washing machine, and how to properly use it.
Please follow the guides below for using the detergent drawer of your Samsung washing machine. If you have an auto dispenser type model, please refer to our "Using the Auto Dispenser" page. You can also find our "Cleaning the Detergent Drawer" page for a guide on the maintaining your detergent drawer.
Note:
- As wash cycles and control panels vary depending on the model, to check details specific to your model, please refer to your user manual
Note:
- The actual design of the compartments may differ from your model. To check the design that is specific to your model, please refer to your user manual.
- It is recommended to use the HE (High Efficiency) detergent with all Samsung washing machines.
- Do NOT use the following types of detergent in the drawer: tablet, capsule, ball, or net types.
- Do NOT apply powder detergent to the liquid detergent container.
- Concentrated fabric softener must be diluted with water before applied.
- Do NOT apply main-wash detergent to the softener compartment (C).
A front load washing machine provides a three-compartment dispenser: the left compartment for the main wash, the centre for fabric softeners, and the right for the preliminary wash.
- Prewash compartment (A): For the preliminary wash. Apply prewash detergent.
- Main-wash compartment (B): For the main wash. Apply main wash detergent, water softener, soaking detergent, bleach, or stain remover.
- Softener compartment (C): For the fabric softeners. Apply additives such as fabric softener. Do not exceed the max line (D).
Note:
- The actual design of the compartments may differ from your model. To check the design that is specific to your model, please refer to your user manual.
- It is recommended to use the HE (High Efficiency) detergent with all Samsung washing machines.
- Do NOT use the following types of detergent in the drawer: tablet, capsule, ball, or net types.
Type 1:
A two compartment dispenser.
- Wing distributor (A): For the main wash. Apply the main-wash detergent, water softener, soaking detergent, bleach, or stain remover. Please use detergent powder for this type of drawer, and only use the recommended amount as noted by the manufacturer. Do not exceed the max line that is marked on the wing distributor.
- Rinse cap (B): For the fabric softeners. Apply additives such as fabric softener. Do not exceed the max line that is marked on the rinse cap.\e
Type 2:
A two-compartment dispenser for detergent and fabric softener. The bleach compartment is located on the left side of the tub.
- Softener compartment (A): Add a recommended amount of fabric softener into the softener compartment.
- Liquid detergent compartment (B): Apply a recommended amount of liquid detergent into the compartment. To use powdered detergent, remove the liquid detergent compartment. The washing machine does not dispense the powdered detergent from the liquid detergent compartment.
- Bleach compartment (C): Add non-chlorine bleach as instructed by the manufacturer.
Note:
- Do not pour colour-safe bleach into the bleach compartment.
- Use the softener compartment only for liquid fabric softeners.
Low suds detergent is designed for automatic washing machines. It is also highly recommended to use HE (High Efficiency) Detergent for ALL Samsung washing machines.
Using warm water will help dissolve the detergent. If you use cold water, detergent will not dissolve properly and can remain on your garments, hose, or spin basket, causing contamination of your clothes.
Using excessive amounts of detergent will not improve the effectiveness of your wash. It may instead cause damage if not rinsed thoroughly enough, as detergent residue can be left on your clothing. Each brand can have different recommended amounts of detergent, so please follow the suggested guidelines from your detergent manufacturer.
If clothes are not rinsed sufficiently, detergent residue can remain on your clothing and cause bad odours. This is especially important for if you use powder detergent. If you suspect that your clothes have not been rinsed thoroughly enough from the cycle, you can always operate a rinse cycle afterwards.
Detergents must be put in the detergent drawer. If using powder detergent, putting it directly on the laundry can cause discolouration.
For further assistance, please contact our Chat Support or technical experts on 1300 362 603. To find your Samsung product's User Manual, head to Manuals & Downloads.
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