Washer drains before new cycle

[RJuk]

Hi,

We have a Samsung washer ecoBubble, and I’m over all very satisfied with it.

A bit of a random question, I run a 60 degree cycle every month with a liquid cleaning solution for washing machines. It’s poured into the detergent drawer and obviously flow directly into the drum.

When I start a cycle, the washer do a quick draining, which I assume is for any remaining water that might still be in the machine from previous wash.

My question; will this initial draining also drain the cleaning solution I pour in, or does it only drain from a specific compartment that’s enclosed from the main drum, so any solution will remain in the machine?

[xSteveuk]

Hi
It usually empties the drum of any water before it uses the tray with detergent to start washing

[RJuk]

Unfortunately not in this case, as when I pour the solution in the detergent compartment it runs directly into the drum, why I’m not sure if the initial draining will literally drain the solution I just poured in …. Because if that’s the case, I should wait to pour it in, until the draining is done.

[antikythera]

Or use a powder based cleaner instead. We use Hotpoint Washing Machine 3in1 Limescale Descaler & Detergent Remover (sold as WPro on some sites, not Hotpoint but it's the same thing) in our LG and Neff appliances