Be helpful if you cited the specific model number of your machine so respondents know what's involved.

A specific rule for any washer -- do not mix liquid and powder products together in a given dispenser cup. If using liquid detergent and powder Oxi, for example .... detergent in the dispenser, Oxi directly into the drum (unless perhaps the machine has a dedicated dispenser for Oxi).

Scent pearls, best to pour them directly into the drum.

Read your manual!

My Electrolux has a compartment for dry and liquid. If I add any additives, I put them into the proper slot. My machine has 3 slots, one for liquid, one for powder, one for bleach

Jane does your washer not have a despenser for fabric softener?

Yes, I’m sorry, I left that out

Jane

Jane is the one on top right for liquid bleach? I'm confused because I don't see the dispenser for liquid detergent.

What I mean is if lets say your using liquid detergent which obviously goes in the main wash dispenser. .but where would powdered oxi go? Wouldn't be the prewash or the bleach dispenser. .see I'm confusef. Lol

Jane__ny,

Your Main Wash dispenser can take powder if you remove the liquid cup insert (the piece that has Main Wash and liquid only engraved on it). The cup functions to hold and prevent liquid from running out prematurely (particularly if the Pre-Wash function is used ... otherwise you'd get a double dose of detergent in the prewash period and very little remaining to be dispensed into the main wash period of the cycle). The liquid cup prevents powder from dispensing properly thus it has the "liquid only" restriction noted on it.

The Pre-Wash compartment doesn't need a cup to hold liquid back ... liquid can run out immediately since prewash is what happens first when that function is selected on your cycle options. The machine drains and refills after the prewash period for the main wash period of the cycle, which is why liquid detergent must be held back from running out too soon if liquid is used for the main wash.

I don’t use additives only liquid detergent and sometimes bleach. Dadoes is correct. My manual says the same. Do not add powder in the liquid. You’d put additives to the prewash (I think). Here’s what my manual shows,

Liquid only in the Main cup. Powder or liquid can go in the prewash cup

Jane

Jane_NY,

The Pre-Wash compartment technically should be used only if the Pre-Wash *cycle* option is selected. Water may not flush through it to properly dispense *anything* if the Pre-Wash option is not selected. I see in your first picture that there is some residue in your Pre-Wash compartment, which may be due to the compartment not getting properly flushed.

As I explained above, the liquid insert cup can be *removed* from the Main Wash compartment, which then allows powder to properly dispense from it .... in which case *any* *powder* additives can be placed in the Main Wash section *with* *powder* detergent.

Thanks, dadoes! Guess you learn something new every day!

The truth is, I’ve never used the prewash. Never needed to and forgot it even existed until the OP posted. Now I know!! The crud in the pic is mildew which tends to build up in the cups. I’m due to clean the machine and the bleach was usually takes care of it. I live in Florida where heat and humidity is a zillion degrees even with AC running 24/7. I have to remind myself to keep the drawer open to let it dry out between washes.

jane