I have a Bosch Exxcel 1200 washing machine and at the end of each cycle there is always water left in the fabric softner dispenser (it looks like the softner gets used but the water gets left behind) I have cleaned out the drain pump and hose so what else do i need to check for ? the clothes dont smell as fresh as they used to at the end of each cycle, infact even the machine is starting to smell whiffy, i dont want to put any more laundry in please please help

Shila, October 2007

Water is left in fabric softner dispenser because syphon is blocked. To release syphon pull up and back, make sure it is clean inside the syphon tubes. At the back of the tray is a tyangle hole which should be clear.
The smell is soap and dirt left in the machine because of low temp washes (30-40 degree). washing mashines need one 90 degree wash every month to keep them clean. Put it on a 90 degree wash with bio powder no clothes once every two months and it should start to smell better.

skanxz65, October 2007