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Fabric softener remains in fabric softener compartment

There is fabric softener left behind in the detergent drawer of the washing machine.

It is normal for a small amount of residual water to be left behind in the fabric softener compartment.

No remedy required.

The fabric softener is very thick or clumpy.

If the fabric softener is very thick or clumpy, this means it is too old. This out-of-date fabric softener should no longer be used.

Remove the remaining fabric softener from the fabric softener compartment within the detergent drawer.

Clean the siphon and fabric softener channel thoroughly.

The siphon and fabric softener channel are clogged.

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Pull out the detergent drawer until a resistance is felt.

Press the release catch.

Remove the detergent drawer.

Clean the detergent drawer with warm water.

Liquid starch can lead to adhesion.

Clean the siphon and fabric softener channel thoroughly after using liquid starch a few times.

Pull the siphon out of the fabric softener compartment.

Rinse the siphon thoroughly under warm running water.

Clean the siphon tube as well.

Clean the fabric softener channel with a brush and warm water.

Replace the siphon.

The detergent drawer casing is dirty.

Use a bottle brush to remove detergent residue and limescale from the nozzles inside the detergent drawer.

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