Open the detergent drawer.
![Open detergent drawer on washing machine](https://images.samsung.com/is/image/samsung/assets/uk/support/home-appliances/detergent-drawer-recess-cleaning/images/1.2-how-to-clean-the-detergent-drawer-on-a-washing-machine.png?$ORIGIN_PNG$)
1. Softener compartment
2. Detergent drawer
2Press the release lever (1) on the inside of the detergent drawer and pull the detergent drawer out at the same time.
![Press the release lever and pull detergent drawer out from washing machine](https://images.samsung.com/is/image/samsung/assets/uk/support/home-appliances/detergent-drawer-recess-cleaning/images/2-how-to-clean-the-detergent-drawer-on-a-washing-machine.png?$ORIGIN_PNG$)
3Lift the softener compartment and the liquid detergent guide (optional) to remove from the detergent drawer.
![Lift softener compartment and liquid detergent drawer to remove detergent drawer](https://images.samsung.com/is/image/samsung/assets/uk/support/home-appliances/detergent-drawer-recess-cleaning/images/3-how-to-clean-the-detergent-drawer-on-a-washing-machine.png?$ORIGIN_PNG$)
4Rinse all parts under running water.
![Rinse detergent drawer compartments in running water](https://images.samsung.com/is/image/samsung/assets/uk/support/home-appliances/detergent-drawer-recess-cleaning/images/4-how-to-clean-the-detergent-drawer-on-a-washing-machine.png?$ORIGIN_PNG$)
5Clean the detergent drawer recess with an old toothbrush.
![Clean detergent drawer with soft brush](https://images.samsung.com/is/image/samsung/assets/uk/support/home-appliances/detergent-drawer-recess-cleaning/images/5-how-to-clean-the-detergent-drawer-on-a-washing-machine.png?$ORIGIN_PNG$)
6Replace the softener compartment and the liquid detergent guide (optional) by pushing them firmly into the detergent drawer.
![Replace compartments in detergent drawer](https://images.samsung.com/is/image/samsung/assets/uk/support/home-appliances/detergent-drawer-recess-cleaning/images/6-how-to-clean-the-detergent-drawer-on-a-washing-machine.png?$ORIGIN_PNG$)
7Push the detergent drawer back into place.
Please note: To remove any remaining detergent, perform a rinse cycle without any laundry in the drum.
![Replace detergent drawer in washing machine](https://images.samsung.com/is/image/samsung/assets/uk/support/home-appliances/detergent-drawer-recess-cleaning/images/7-how-to-clean-the-detergent-drawer-on-a-washing-machine.png?$ORIGIN_PNG$)