Allow the detergent drawer to soak in a wash basin and remove any stubborn residues with a cleaning cloth or small brush.
Washing machine drawer filling with water. The venturi works by. If outlet hose is lower than the water level on machine the water will continue to syphon run out of hose on fill cycle. I tend to use a sponge to soak up the water as I cant see a way of getting the drawer out without breaking it.
Washing machine detergent drawer fills up with water Remove the detergent drawer from the washing machine by operating the middle lock and sliding it out. Fabric softener do not fill higher than the line indicated by MAX. If it starts to fill with water as soon as the washing machine is powered up but before a cycle is started it would seem to imply that the water valve in question has got a live and neutral supply when it shouldnt have.
To test the function hold the soap drawer under a tap and allow water to fill the fabric compartment to overflowing. It could be with either clean or dirty water. A way to test it is when youve got it all cleaned fill the conditioner compartment right up to the top with water this should then syphon away naturally.
The washing machine may be trying to re-balance the load. The remaining water should slowly siphon out of the hole under the cap and run out from the bottom of the drawer. 30 November 2008 at 151AM.
Washing machine drawer filling up with water. 1 Main wash compartment. The water valve may be jammed open.
Move hose to top of the machine. Its possible your washing machine leans forward slightly and so the draw doesnt drain properly - try raising the two front feet screws a little. Leaving very small amounts of water is normal.