Ge Top Load Washer Fabric Softener Dispenser Won T Drain

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Ge top load washer fabric softener dispenser won t drain.

This is relatively rare because the fabric softener water valve only gets used for a few minutes each wash but it can go faulty. On models with a fabric softener rinse option called deep rinse or power rinse the washer will complete the wash cycle drain and then move into a spin cycle to release the softener. 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. To check the flow through the dispenser drawer replace the insert in the fabric softener dispenser and fill it to the very top with water.

Make sure the washer is not trying to drain more than 8 ft. Clean the filters and reinstall them and then re attach the hoses. He3t fabric softener dispenser not working. Add enough warm water to cover the dispenser.

5 feet for a compact or portable washers. Save 63 00 10. For fabric softener to dispense the tub basket must spin. If washer is not getting enough water pressure the fabric softener will not drain.

Higher than the floor the maximum height most ge full size washers will pump is 8 feet from the floor. It is this spinning action that releases the liquid fabric softener. Otherwise the softener won t drain from the washtub effectively and might stain the laundry that was just washed. High efficiency diamond gray top load washing machine with smart dispense and sanitize with oxi energy star 944 00.

Fabric softener 11 liquid detergent 9 powdered detergent 8 washer size. Washer initially flushes detergent area left side and fills for wash cycle w o problem. Use a pair of needle nose pliers or a suitable tool to remove the filters. If you have an older top load washing machine that doesn t have an automatic dispenser you must time the wash cycle right to know when to add fabric softener and use only an amount appropriate for your wash load size.

Mix in a tablespoon or two of liquid laundry soap swirling it into the water with your hand. Set the dispenser in a bucket or wash tub. Also clean the bottom of the dispenser drawer where the softener drains out when siphoned through the tube.