Maytag Washer Fabric Softener Dispenser Problem

The specific method varies by make and model.

Maytag washer fabric softener dispenser problem.

Check that the additives detergent fabric softener liquid chlorine bleach and oxi are in the appropriately marked compartments. If dispensers will not work correctly is often a problem with the water flow into the unit. The water lines could be kinked or clogged with residue. With drawer pulled out after initial fill and wash water enters back of dispenser in a trickle for rinsing never flowing through top right roof section of cavity through holes to drop into fabric softener well.

Remove the fabric softener dispenser from the washing machine by pressing a release lever squeezing side tabs or simply lifting it out. To use fabric softener in your top loading machine fill the dispenser with the amount of product recommended by the manufacturer. If your washing machine still has fabric softener left in the dispenser drawer following a wash cycle then there is likely to be an issue with the dispenser. On a top loading washing machine the fabric softener dispenser may be located in a special dispenser cup at the center of the agitator.

Fabric conditioner if the washing machine is going through the wash program properly but the fabric softener isn t being taken out it s possible the water valve which flushes it away into the machine has failed. John home appliance technician. This is an oem part sourced directly from the manufacturer and is sold individually. Washer initially flushes detergent area left side and fills for wash cycle w o problem.

The fabric softener dispenser can be filled with fabric softener which is released during the wash cycle. You should mis the water and softener together before you fill the dispenser the fabric softer will clod it up if its not diluted it come off by pulling and twisting. Detergent bleach and fabric softener are dispensed at the proper time in the laundry cycle by a burst of water that flushes out the dispenser cup. This is the tall cylinder that sticks up from the bottom of the washer tub.

Remove the dispenser by pressing the release lever and rinse leftover detergent or additives that could clog the flow of water through the dispenser.