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Kay

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Have started to get pink water in the softener part of the dispenser drawer. Removed and washed out but comes back.

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Pink water in softener drawer linked to detergent colour

The problem
The washing machine dispenser drawer develops pink water in the softener compartment, even after the drawer is removed and cleaned.
Likely cause
The accepted reply suggests the colour is coming from the fabric softener itself if the softener used is pink.
What fixed it
Check whether the fabric softener being used is pink, as this is the most strongly supported explanation for the discolouration. No repair was documented.
Checks to try
  • Removed and cleaned the dispenser drawer
  • Consider whether the fabric softener used is pink
Cause identifiedGenerated 20 Aug 2026 · AI summaries can make mistakes - read the full thread below.
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Answered almost 7 years ago

Is your softener pink by any chance?

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