Ge front load washer not dispensing detergent. I use liquid detergent and the drawer is not stopped up, but the detergent is still there when done.

This could be a Samsung WF45T6000AW washer. On this model (and most similar recent Samsung front-load washers), the dispenser drawer is to the left of the cycle selector dial. When you pull out the drawer, the compartment arrangement is: front left - liquid detergent, front right - liquid fabric softener. Liquid bleach goes into the back compartment. If you are using a powdered detergent, you have to remove the liquid detergent container. It just lifts out. Then put the powdered detergent in the front left- compartment.

I found the Use and Care manual on the product page, https://www.homedepot.com/p/Samsung-4-5-cu-ft-High-Efficiency-Front-Load-Washer-with-Self-Clean-in-White-WF45T6000AW/313846213 , at HomeDepot.com. The current link to this manual is https://images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfimages/1d/1d90b4de-ebaa-4d5f-a0cf-494bb1ffd212.pdf . The use of the detergent drawer is covered on pages 28-30. The description of the washer control panel starts on page 31. The cycle overview starts at page 35.

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

detergent drawer need to be clean due to build up residue in the siphon, you soap in warm water ok

Remove detergent drawer by pulling out, some models got a tab where you need to push for release. Remove plastic cover from softener compertment and clean it. It maybe clogged up with residues from softener or liquid detergent

Pull the drawer out you will find detergent has built up in side the dispenser probably from from way too much detergent, modern front loaders work best with a small amount of detergent and liquid detergent normally will wash better.

I'm having almost the same problem - the bleach & softener both will NOT dispense, but (LUCKILY) the detergent does dispense on mine, for now.

In order to get the solutions (bleach, softener, detergent) to go into the washer, the water needs to pour through the dispenser somehow. Dry means NOT working (mothmanmeg).

I need help, too!! We tried taking the drawer out & cleaning, no luck.

Detergent goes in the drum with the clothing, fabric softener in the middle of the agitator, the drawer is for delayed start if using soap powder

You could have a clog in the housing underneath the dispenser where the water flows through a hose into the tub.
Pull the dispenser drawer completely out.
There is a tab that needs to be depressed to release the drawer and remove it.
Check the opening at the bottom of the housing just inside the dispenser housing opening to see if a small sock or garment is clogging this opening.
Reach down into this opening to see if an item is inside the hose.
This is the normal issue that will cause water to leak out of the dispenser housing.

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Wash the dispenser drawer thoroughly with warm water. Make sure that you pull off the siphon covers and wash all siphon holes. This process is described in your owner's manual. Replace the dispenser drawer and try the washer again.

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hi, nikoltheis! i'm not sure if we have exactly the same model, but it should be pretty close. here's what my user's manual says:

Detergent and fabric softner may build up in the dispenser drawer. Residue should be removed once or twice a month

- Remove the drawer by first sliding the safety latch to the right, then pulling the drawer out until it stops.

- Reach back into the left rear corner or the drawer cavity and press down firmly on the lock tab (left rear portion of the drawer). Pull out the drawer.

- Remove the insert from the bleach and fabric softner compartments.

- Rinse the drawer and inserts with hot tap water to remove traces of accumulated powders and liquids. Large amounts of fabric softner residue may indicate improper dilution or that more frequent cleaning is required.

- To clean the drawer opening (the empty area left behind when you remove the drawer) use a small brush to clean the recess. Remove all the residue from the upper and lower parts of the recess. (The picture shows this being done with a tooth brush.)

- Replace the insert pressing "X" to lock it in place. Return the dispenser drawer.

Good luck!

It depends, I use liquid so the dispenser drawer does not get a build of of soap and cause blockage problems. But if you decide to use power that is fine too, but I recommend that you take the drawer out at least once every fortnight to give it a clean.

I ended up having to call Samsung support for this same question. Left to right two vertical bars = detergent (liquid or Powder) flower = softner, single vertical bar = bleach.