The washing machine has a detergent dispensing unit (3) arranged in the upper front side of the machine space, which unit contains a drawer (5) accessible from the front having at least one chamber (7 to 9) for a hand-measured addition of a portion of washing powder or washing liquid. A reservoir (20) for liquid or gel washing auxiliary agents is mounted in the upper machine space behind the chambers (7 to 9) of the drawer (5). In addition, the detergent dispensing unit contains one device (15) each for the automatic measurement of each stocked washing auxiliary agent. To make it easier for the customer to handle washing auxiliary agents in reserve quantities in association with a detergent dispensing unit (3) in such a washing machine, with the avoidance of disadvantages which are above all characterized by arduous refilling of the reservoir, spilling and splashing, thickening and encrusting of the washing auxiliary agent, a tight drawer, frequently necessary cleaning, and a lack of the possibility of replacing the washing auxiliary agent, the drawer (5) according to the invention has at least one device (12) for the accommodation of a portable container (20) for a stocking of a plurality of doses of liquid and/or gel washing auxiliary agents.