Why does powder remain in the washing machine tray after washing

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Unsuitable powder
Water supply
Faulty filling valve
Clogged pipes

Users of washing machines often encounter such an unpleasant phenomenon when powder remains in the compartment. As usual, they filled in the powder, poured in the conditioner, started the wash, and at the end of the program, it was discovered that the machine had not used the detergent, but it remained in the tray. There are three main reasons why this can happen:

poor quality powder,
problem with water supply,
blockage with nozzles.

But before you check these reasons, make sure you are not mistaken with the compartment where you put the detergent? Perhaps you have poured powder into the prewash tank, but the program of your machine does not provide it, then it is likely that after washing this powder will remain unused. You can also add too much powder so that not all of it rinses out of the tray. Try washing again with less powder. If you are sure that you have placed the product strictly according to the instructions, then pay attention to the following factors.

Unsuitable powder

If it so happens that the powder from the new pack remains in the car, most likely the problem is in it. Poor quality composition, not suitable for your model of washing machine, or possibly a fake. To make sure that this is exactly the reason, repeat the wash with another, previously tested product. If it is all washed off, the solution is obvious: just don't use that powder anymore.

Water supply

The reason why the machine does not completely pick up the powder can be more serious, for example, a weak water pressure. See how water flows from the mixer. If the pressure is weaker than usual, most likely, it simply was not enough to fully wash off the powder, which is why it remained in the tray. To solve this problem, contact the housing office for an explanation of the reasons or the help of a plumber.

Poor central water supply

If everything is in order with the water pressure, check that the water supply tap to the washing machine is fully open. Perhaps you or someone in your family accidentally hit the tap (it is located where the washing machine hose connects to the water supply). For a full water supply, the tap must be turned parallel to the direction of water flow. After you make sure that everything is in order with the water supply, it remains to suspect a breakdown in the washing machine itself.

Faulty filling valve

A fine mesh inserted into the inlet valve of the machine from the side of the hose is a filter that can clog and poorly let water through. Pull it out and rinse thoroughly. Then try a test wash. The water supply valve itself may be damaged, in which case water may not enter the washing machine in full or not at all. With proper operation, the valve opens, takes water into the washing machine and closes when the required amount of water has already been collected. If it malfunctions, the amount of incoming water will be less than required.

cleaning the washing machine inlet filter

Clogged pipes

In addition to the filter, the hoses that connect the water supply valve to the powder reservoir, as well as the nozzles in this reservoir, can become clogged with dirt. In the event that the outlet for draining the powder into the washing machine's tub becomes clogged, water remains in the powder compartment after washing.

We clean the blockages in the pipes of the washing machine

If after cleaning the problem recurs again after some time, you need to look for other reasons. Perhaps, in your case, several of the above reasons lead to the fact that the powder is not washed out of the tray. And only their complete elimination will allow the machine to work effectively.

If you yourself could not eliminate the malfunction, contact the service center to specialists.

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