Samsung WF45T6000AW how to clean the detergent drawer
When detergent remains in the drawer after a cycle.
Steps
- Open the drawer.
- While holding down the release lever (A), remove the drawer.
- Remove the liquid detergent container from the drawer.
- Clean the drawer components in running water using a soft brush.
CAUTION
Do not spray water into the detergent drawer recess. It may cause electronic shock or fire. Unplug power if necessary.
Marked CAUTION by the manufacturer Source: Maintenance: Cleaning, Detergent drawer, p. 47
- Clean the drawer recess using a soft brush.
- Reinsert the liquid detergent container into the detergent drawer.
- Slide the drawer into the drawer recess, and then push it inward until it is fully closed.
Other parts of the drawer can also be removed and can fall out if you hold the drawer upside down. To remove remaining detergent, run the RINSE+SPIN cycle with the drum empty.
Source: Maintenance: Cleaning, Detergent drawer Source: Maintenance: Cleaning, Detergent drawer, pp. 46-47
Used for
Other WF45T6000AW procedures
- How to run the SELF CLEAN+ cycleAt least once a month or every 40 cycles. The SELF CLEAN+ reminder icon blinks for an hour after 40 washing cycles.
- How to drain the washer by hand after a power failureAfter a power failure, before you take the laundry out.
- How to clean the mesh filters of the water hosesOnce or twice a year, and more often if the water comes from an aged water system or a well. The 4C code appears when a mesh filter is clogged.
- How to clean the drain filter5 or 6 times a year, to prevent it from clogging. The 5C code appears when the drain filter is clogged.
- How to clean the door diaphragmWhen the washer has odors. The manual lists cleaning the door seal (diaphragm) among the checks for odors.
- How to run calibrationRecommended initial setting. Calibration lets the washer detect load weight accurately.
- How to thaw a frozen washerWhen the washer is in a location that dropped below 32 °F (0 °C).
- How to prepare the washer for a long period without useWhen you will leave the washer unused for a long time. The manual advises against leaving it unused for an extended time.
Sources
- User manual, Washer WF45T6000A*. Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Document DC68-04006R-07, revision 07, 204 pages, en. downloadcenter.samsung.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
Page numbers are the numbers printed in the manual. Where this page and the manual differ, follow the manual.