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washing machine detergent drawer fills with water

If your washing machine detergent drawer is filling up with water, it could be caused by the nozzles being blocked. Follow the steps below to clean your washing machine detergent drawer.

In short

A washing machine detergent drawer fills with water is documented by the manufacturers in this index with 1 possible cause and 1 recommended step. Documented causes include: If your washing machine detergent drawer is filling up with water, it could be caused by the nozzles being blocked. Follow the steps below to clean your washing machine detergent drawer.

What Bosch documents

Cause: If your washing machine detergent drawer is filling up with water, it could be caused by the nozzles being blocked. Follow the steps below to clean your washing machine detergent drawer.

What to check:

Steps

  1. Remove the detergent drawer from the washing machine by operating the middle lock and sliding it out.
  2. Allow the detergent drawer to soak in a wash basin and remove any stubborn residues with a cleaning cloth or small brush such as a toothbrush.
  3. Dry the detergent drawer thoroughly and slide the detergent drawer back into the housing.

Source: Bosch Home UK troubleshooting page, retrieved 3 Nov 2026 Verified

Questions people ask

Frequently asked questions

Why is my washing machine detergent drawer fills with water?

The manufacturer documents these causes: If your washing machine detergent drawer is filling up with water, it could be caused by the nozzles being blocked. Follow the steps below to clean your washing machine detergent drawer.

What should I check first when a washing machine is detergent drawer fills with water?

Steps: 1. Remove the detergent drawer from the washing machine by operating the middle lock and sliding it out. 2. Allow the detergent drawer to soak in a wash basin and remove any stubborn residues with a cleaning cloth or small brush such as a toothbrush. 3. Dry the detergent drawer thoroughly and slide the detergent drawer back into the housing.

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Where these facts come from

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