Washing Machine Problem.......

[trt]

I asked this in homes, but only one reply.

The middle slot where I put the softener liquid keeps getting blocked.
I have taken the whole section out a few times and cleaned it thoroughly, but it still gets blocked.

Is it OK to put blocked drainer liquid in it? Thanks.

[gness]

Above where the drawer sits are some little holes.....these get gunged up. I clean mine in a very technical way as advised by the Bosch engineer... ;-)

Take a plastic parcel tie with ridges and shove it back and forward in the holes.....as far you you can....may take a bit of pushing but works on my machine...x

[ummmm]

And I would still not recommend you putting drain unblocking liquid in it.

[jomifl]

absolutely not. Drain unblocker usually contains caustic soda which will damage if not destroy any alloy parts such as pumps. Try using a liquid washing detergent..or put it on a hot was cycle with nothing in it to dissolve out the gunge.

[bookbinder]

My wife also says don't use drain unblocker. It might stain your laundry. She recommends Oust:
http://www.robertdyas.co.uk/oust-dishwasher-washing-machine-cleaner
although she hasn't had to clean our washing machine in this way.

[trt]

Thanks folks,

will give gness idea a go first, and if no joy, will buy the cleaning powder.

[gness]

Not a bad idea to give the cleaners a whirl now and again, Trt.....I use Dr. Beckmann washing machine cleaner every so often....x

[sivam]

Aldi have a very good washing machine cleaner. Works well - having tried others.

[wired]

Some washing powders are better than others and depending how hard your water is , powders don't always dissolve, so when you've cleaned the machine try liquid or liquid tabs the problem won't be repeated.

[Giggsie]

washing machine engineer told me to regularly pour a kettle of hot water in machine. As most machines now are cold water fill so everything does not dissolve properly.

[trt]

Thanks will give that a try Giggsie.