What is the plastic insert that fits in soap drawer for?

[clive6354]

Hello

The soap dispenser has a blue plastic insert that fits into the main compartment in the drawer. It appears to act as a gate where the water flows down.  Does anyone know what is this part used for?

 

 

 

[andyr12345]

I think you will find that you only have to use that piece if you use Liquid detergent and dose through the soap Drawer. Helps you measure out the liquid. If I were using liquid detergent myself I would put it in a dosing ball and straight into the drum rather than putting it in the soap drawer personally

[Whitegoodshelp (Andy)]

Yes the plastic inserts in the soap drawer are for stopping liquid detergent from running straight into the drum. They act like a dam wall until water gets taken in and flushes it all over the top. I wouldn't use liquid detergent at all though - Which is the best type of washing machine detergent?