- Remove the fabric softener dispenser from the washing machine by pressing a release lever, squeezing side tabs or simply lifting it out; the specific method varies by make and model.
- Rinse the dispenser under hot tap water, working some of the fabric softener free with your fingers.
How do you clean the fabric softener dispenser on a GE washer?
Pour 1/4 cup detergent and 1 cup bleach into the wash basket . Remove the fabric softener dispenser from the agitator. Allow the washer to fill and proceed to the wash phase. Allow the washer to agitate for about 5 minutes.
How do you get the fabric softener dispenser out of a GE washer?
- Remove the fabric softener dispenser from the washing machine by pressing a release lever, squeezing side tabs or simply lifting it out; the specific method varies by make and model.
- Rinse the dispenser under hot tap water, working some of the fabric softener free with your fingers.
How do you clean a non removable fabric softener dispenser?
- Make a solution of hot water and liquid detergent.
- Pour the mixture into the dispenser.
- If the washer has a warm rinse option, use the warm setting and run the washer through the rinse cycle two or three times.
Why isn’t my washer release fabric softener?
Check for Clogged Dispenser
Fabric softener can get clogged in an automatic dispenser’s drain holes , keeping it from draining. Remove the dispenser from your washer. ... Before inserting the dispenser back into your washer, fill it completely with water to test its cleanness. Once filled, water should begin to empty out.
Where is my fabric softener 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 . This is the tall cylinder that sticks up from the bottom of the washer tub.
Why is there water in my fabric softener dispenser?
It is normal to see water in the fabric softener compartment. This is a result of the siphoning action of the dispenser drawer.
Can you put vinegar in the fabric softener dispenser?
Add the distilled white vinegar to the fabric softener dispenser or add the vinegar manually at the beginning of the rinse cycle. The mild acetic acid in vinegar also acts as a whitener and brightener for gray, dingy clothes. ... This method should only be used on 100 percent cotton fabric.
Why is my fabric softener drawer full of water?
When the time comes for the softener (conditioner) to be released, cold water runs into the small compartment. ... When the water flow has turned off the compartment is left momentarily full of water. This unwanted water should automatically siphon up the inside of the tube and into the drum.
Why isn’t my washing machine taking the fabric conditioner Indesit?
If your machine fails to remove the fabric conditioner from the appropriate compartment, it is likely there is a blockage within the detergent dispenser itself . We recommend you remove the detergent dispenser drawer and clean using hot soapy water to remove any blockages and re-try the wash process.
Why can’t I smell my fabric softener?
The laundry isn’t softened and doesn’t have the normal fabric softener smell. ... This can be because it’s being taken into the machine too soon – often during the early rinses – and is therefore rinsed away from the laundry.
Why isn’t my Hoover washing machine taking the fabric conditioner?
The fabric conditioner will not go into the machine if the blue cap is not fitted in place . If you have lost the cap then a replacement can be purchased from the spares section of the website.
