I have done that and occasionally it will work. Like yesterday, for example, I put in the detergent like usual, added hot water to the softener dispenser then added about half the amount of softener than I usually do to the hot water and it seemed to work fine. So the next load I didn't use softener at all and when I went to change out the clothes after the cycle had run, the softener dispenser was full of water. What gives? It was empty when I started the load. Very frustrating.
Add water to them and then it will work
Hello - There are several things that could cause the fabric softener to not dispense into the washer. Are you sure the liquid in the dispenser after the wash is fabric softener? If it is fabric softener, the solenoid that lets the water into the dispenser is not working. This solenoid is located on the back of the dispenser. It only gets voltage during the dispense time and fills the fabric softener dispenser with water. The fabric softener dispenser fills while the washer is filling for the rinse cycle.
When the washer begins to fill for the rinse cycle, the fabric softener solenoid is energized and water flows into the fabric softener dispenser cup. When the cup is full the water siphons out and softener and water flow into the tub.
If the liquid in the fabric softener dispenser is pure softener you may need a technician to diagnose and repair the problem. The voltage will have to be tested to the softener solenoid and a volt meter is required.
If the liquid in the fabric softener dispenser is water you probably need to clean the dispenser cup. **** will build up in the siphon tube and stop the liquid from going into the washer tub. The incoming water will dilute the softener and overflow the dispenser cup and run into the tub. The instructions for cleaning the dispenser should be located on page 43 of the use and care guide that came with the washer.
If you don't have the use and care guide these instructions will help. Open the dispenser until it stops. In the left rear corner of the dispenser, there is a release that is labeled push. Press down on the push area and you can slide the dispenser drawer out.
Remove the insert from the bleach and fabric softener compartments. Clean the bottom of the insert and the bleach and fabric softener compartments. Reinstall the insert and put the drawer back inside the washer.
To test the siphon action slowly pour water into the fabric softener compartment. When the water level goes above the maximum line stop pouring. The water should all drain out.
Hope this information proves to be helpful however if it is ineffective please contact a professional to move forward accurately.
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I also have the same problem. I have taken the dispenser out, separated the two parts and cleaned them thoroughly as to instruction in the manual. Looking for other suggestions.
I'll try the water idea, but like bubbiejay I have taken them apart and cleaned them. Like guest, I have had them completely empty and after running a load, the dispensers are full of water.
Thanks for the help
I have the same problem, taken it apart looked at the hoses and cannot find out
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