How to Install a Wascomat Soap Tray Kit (Gen 6/7)

Installing a soap tray kit on Wascomat and Electrolux commercial washers is straightforward — but there's one critical step most people skip: verifying your soap box part number before ordering. Here's the full process; for the machines themselves, see our Wascomat washer guide.

Step 0: Verify Your Generation

Before you order, pull the soap box and read the part number molded into the plastic. Wascomat Gen 6 and Gen 7 boxes carry #432240101 or #472995401, and one kit fits both, so the generation itself doesn't change what you order. What matters is the number: if your box shows anything else, the kit won't fit. Confirm the model number on the plate inside the door frame as well, and use our Wascomat soap tray part number guide if you're unsure what you're looking at.

Step 1: Remove the Soap Tray

Pull the dispenser drawer out from the front of the machine. Wascomat trays typically slide straight out — push the release tab if there is one. Set the tray on a flat, clean surface.

Step 2: Deep Clean the Tray

Wascomat soap boxes have two siphon channels that collect dried product. Soak the tray in warm water for 10-15 minutes, then scrub all channels and compartments with a stiff brush. Remove all residue, then wipe the surface with isopropyl alcohol and let it dry completely. This is important — the liner's adhesive needs a clean, dry surface.

Step 3: Install the Color-Coded Liner

The Wascomat and Electrolux kit has two pre-cut liners, one for the front section of the box and one for the back. Peel the backing off each liner and press it into its section; the adhesive is pre-applied. Each compartment is a different color, matching the label system.

Step 4: Apply Bilingual Labels

Stick the labels on the tray front or machine panel above the tray. Position them where customers will see them before they pour. The labels include icons and text in English and Spanish (or English and French, depending on your kit variant).

Step 5: Reinstall and Test

Slide the tray back into the machine. Open and close it a few times to make sure the liner doesn't shift. Run a short cycle to verify water flows through the tray properly.

Fleet Installation Tip

If you have mixed Gen 6 and Gen 7 machines, you don't need to sort kits by generation — the same liners fit both. What does help on a bulk install is a checklist: write down each machine's number and its soap box part number before you start, and set aside any machine whose box shows a number other than #432240101 or #472995401.