Where do I pour liquid detergent into a Samsung washing machine?

Most homeowners who have used a Samsung washing machine for a long time know exactly which compartment to pour detergent into, and where to add fabric softener and bleach. But the industry is constantly evolving, and many manufacturers now produce liquid detergent. If you pour it into the detergent compartment, it will quickly drain into the drum, even before the wash cycle begins. So, let's take a closer look at this issue and find out where to pour liquid detergent into a Samsung washing machine.

Department No. 1

Each compartment in a Samsung washing machine's detergent drawer is labeled. Typically, the compartment marked with the Roman numeral "I" is designated for prewash. Therefore, not all homeowners use it regularly, only when a wash cycle with soaking is required. Therefore, you only need to fill the compartment with detergent if you select a prewash cycle.

Liquid detergent can be poured into this compartment, but only if it has a plastic divider to trap the detergent. If there is no divider or slots for it, pour the gel detergent directly into the washing machine drum, but only before loading the laundry, so it has time to drain. However, remember that during the main phase, mid-cycle, you need to open the detergent drawer and fill compartment II with liquid detergent.

Important! If your machine came with a special dispenser for liquid detergents (a small plastic container resembling a ball or cup with holes), then liquid detergent should be poured into this container only. Place the prepared container in the drum along with the laundry.

Department No. 2

This compartment is used for the main wash. This is where you add powder detergent, and this is also where you should pour liquid detergent. However, to prevent the detergent from immediately flowing into the drum, a special dispenser or divider is required. If your machine didn't come with one, you can purchase one separately. Alternatively, you can simply pour liquid detergent into the empty drum and then fill it with laundry.

Do not pour liquid detergent directly onto dirty laundry. Concentrated gel can seriously damage fabric fibers or lighten areas where dye and gel come into contact with the fabric. If the kit included a special dispenser container for liquid detergent, it is better to use it and place it directly into the drum.

Branch "Flower"

The small compartment with a flower on it is for fabric softener. Never add liquid detergent to it, as the washing machine only uses the detergent from this compartment during the rinse cycle. Just imagine what happens when powder gets into the drum during the rinse cycle. Particles of liquid detergent will remain on the fabric fibers, which could cause an allergic reaction.

No need to add air conditioner In large doses. There's a special mark on the compartment walls to fill to. In large doses, the conditioner may not be completely rinsed from the fibers, which can cause an allergic reaction. There's one important rule to remember. If the manufacturer of your fabric softener or liquid detergent recommends a specific dosage for a single wash, feel free to reduce it by a third without affecting the wash quality. And the dosage is increased in order to make the buyer buy the product more often and in larger quantities.

In conclusion, we've answered your question in detail. Now you know exactly which compartment to pour liquid detergent into in your Samsung washing machine. If we haven't covered any important questions for you, please feel free to ask them in the comments below. We'll be happy to answer them.

   

4 reader comments

1. July 6, 2020 at 1:36 PM

   Yuri:

   There's no such thing as liquid laundry detergent. Powder is a loose substance. But there's also laundry gel.

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2. November 13, 2020 at 10:35 AM

   Evgeny:

   I wanted to buy a dispenser container or divider for my Samsung washing machine, but I can't find them anywhere. Are they even sold separately?

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3. February 1, 2022 at 11:57 PM

   Lillian:

   Looks like there isn't one 🙁

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4. October 13, 2023 at 7:30 PM

   Andrey:

   I installed a divider in the detergent compartment, poured in some gel, and all the gel leaked into the washing machine. I didn't even have time to close the compartment!
   The Koreans have done something wrong.

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