Detergent container leaked and spilled into dryer vent. The screen has been cleaned and a towel was run down the shaft. Detergent has drained out the back of the Kenmore dryer. The hose is disconnected. The dryer is propped at an angle to facilitate draining. What else needs to be done?
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I would change the vent hose and use the dryer.
Inspect your vent hose for any residue, if you do not feel comfortable with this hose after the liquid spill, you could always purchase another one, but using it will help to dry and heat off the access.
I believe this may be a more serious problem than some may realize.
First: we do not know if your dryer is gas or electric but both use electricity. neither responds well if any wires etc. get wet and difficult to completely dry (can still have moisture after 6-7 days).
I would suggest that you find the brand and model number and contact the brand company for advice. Their support tech should be able to advise you. They will have diagrams of your model and can provide specific instructions on how to fix your problem.
It's possible you have done all that you need to do but, just in case, it may be a good idea to ask a professional for advice.
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Many people complain about this problem. You definitely need to figure out why this happened. In many cases you can solve it yourself. I found a great site describing how to solve a leaking problem www.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/
If there is no physical damage or distorting of the drawer (the drawer will not fit correctly), then there are two reasons: either the incoming water pressure is too high causing water to spill over the top, the water cannot drain through the dispenser hose fast enough; or, something is blocking the flow of water.
The most frequent cause of leaking out of the detergent dispenser in Kenmore is a clog in the detergent dispenser housing or the hose from the dispenser to the tub.
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