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Samsung Dishwasher dispenser not dispensing soap
If your Samsung dishwasher soap dispenser is not opening, start with the dispenser itself. On this Samsung dishwasher not dispensing soap page, the most likely cause is a broken dispenser lever, followed by a damaged detergent dispenser cover, a cracked detergent container, or a broken dispenser lid. In some cases, replacing the complete detergent dispenser is the simplest fix if one of the internal parts has failed. A bad control board can also keep the dishwasher detergent dispenser not working, but that is much less common and should be checked last after the mechanical dispenser parts. If your dishwasher soap dispenser not opening is leaving detergent behind or causing poor wash results, inspect each part for cracks, wear, or anything that keeps the door from opening properly during the cycle. RepairClinic.com makes it easier to match the right Samsung part to your machine, whether you need a dispenser lever, dispenser lid, detergent dispenser cover, detergent container, complete detergent dispenser, or control board. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement part for your specific dishwasher.
01 - Samsung Dishwasher Dispenser Lever
If the dishwasher dispenser lever is broken, it can cause the dispenser not to open or close properly. Inspect the dispenser lever for damage. If the lever is broken, replace it.
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02 - Samsung Dishwasher Detergent Dispenser Cover
Inspect the dispenser cover for damage. If the dispenser cover is broken, replace it.
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03 - Samsung Dishwasher Control Board
The control board provides power to nearly every component of the dishwasher. If there is a problem with the control board, it might not send voltage to the detergent dispenser, preventing the dispenser from opening. However, this is not likely the case. Control boards are often misdiagnosed—make sure you check more commonly defective parts before replacing the control board
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04 - Samsung Dishwasher Detergent Container
Inspect the dishwasher detergent container for damage. If the detergent container is broken or damaged, replace it.
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05 - Samsung Dishwasher Dispenser Lid
Inspect the lid for damage. If the dispenser lid is broken or damaged, replace it.
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06 - Samsung Dishwasher Detergent Dispenser
If a dispenser part is broken and you don’t want to disassemble the detergent dispenser to replace the part, you can replace the entire dispenser.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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