Take out the detergent tray form your washer then leave the tray under warm water at least 1h 2.
Ge washer detergent dispenser full of water.
Water flows through a detergent tray when a cycle runs.
Sometimes the washer finishes its cycle and leaves the fabric softener compartment full of water.
Bleach got into the dispenser storing the washer for an extended period of time.
With drawer pulled out after initial fill and wash water enters back of dispenser in a trickle for rinsing never flowing through top right roof section of cavity through holes to drop into fabric softener well.
Stacey holtorf stacey concerning your top load washer you stated you pulled the dispenser drawer and cleaned it out did you probe the drain holes and if the drawer also has drain tube hoses attached probe them or blow out with compressed air to get rid of blockage.
Top load washers smartdispense on 2017 and newer models.
He3t fabric softener dispenser not working.
If the washer does not dispense detergent or fabric softener at all and the drawer has been cleaned we recommend service.
Put the tray back run a cycle with hot water.
Washer initially flushes detergent area left side and fills for wash cycle w o problem.
The dispenser box is not removable but it can be wiped clean using a damp cloth if necessary.
The fact that the fabric softener has gone and been replaced by water shows that the function has worked.
Maybe it may help your problem.
It s not uncommon to see a small amount or water in your samsung washer s dispenser drawer but a lot of water may mean there is something wrong.
Top load washer bulk detergent tank clean out.
The dispenser drawer and siphon caps are not dishwasher safe.
But it seems something stuck between the detergent tray and the water path.
It s normal to be wet.
On 2017 and newer top load washers with smartdispense you can clear out the bulk detergent tank if needed ex.
Do not attempt to remove the dispenser box for cleaning.