Cleaning my washing machine drawer????

[Macsilk]

help... my drawer in the machine is BLACK. i can't pull it out to wah so how am i meant to clean it????

[delboy3]

Are you sure you can't remove it? Try pulling it out all the way then lifting it up (oo-er, missus).

[skyep]

Hi Mac - With a bit of jiggleing, it should come out. Try pulling out while lifting it up slightly at an angle xxx

[crisgal]

there should be a tiny lever thing at the back of it - on top - that touches the machine.
Oh dear, that's not very clear, is it?
Pull out the drawer as far as you can. In the centre of it at the top, try pushing down gently and it should give enough to release the drawer and slide out.
Gosh, I hope that has made some sense!

[jane1098]

you should be able to push down on the the back of the drawer.

[skyep]

Then you need to get it back lol!!! xxx

[jane1098]

all minds alike eh?....

[showcatbenga]

Most washing machine drawers are designed to come out for cleaning so you could contact the customer service of the manufacturer. When I get that black stuff, it is mould & sometimes I can't be bothered to take the drawer out so I get neat bleach, a washing up brush & an old toothbrush. Covering my clothes & hands & making sure the machine is empty! I add neat bleach & give it a good scrub, rinsing the mess away with hot water in a jug. Then put the machine on to wash empty to get rid of all the remaining bleach - Don't forget this part or you'll have some very interesting looking washing! lol. If you live in a hard water area like me don't forget the soda crystals to soften the water.

[crisgal]

Have you managed it?

[cado]

sounds like you need a new washing machine.

[Macsilk]

haha some fab answers there people! thanks!! well its in the middle of a wash so i shall try yanking it out when it has finished!! ( not mid cycle!) it seems to have a strange smell too, only way i can describe it is like a garlic kinda smell!! yep v weird i know, will def try all suggestions n i shall update ya shortly ooo what a lovely exciting wednesday night in clean my washer. sad me. thanks all.

[skyep]

Careful Mac! There might be a beastie in there!!! xxx

[cado]

of course you know i was taking the mickey lol

[Caribeing]

It should come out and when it does put it in the dishwasher {if you have one}