Ge Front Load Washer Fabric Softener Dispenser Won T Drain

Tilt the dispenser drawer back slightly.

Ge front load washer fabric softener dispenser won t drain.

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. Otherwise the softener won t drain from the washtub effectively and might stain the laundry that was just washed. Review the directions on the package of the fabric softener for proper amounts to use. The fabric softener will not siphon out of the dispenser properly if it is.

After spinning it will fill for the rinse cycle which dilutes and distributes the fabric softener. Top load washers no fabric softener dispenser. If the washer is not properly levelled residual of fabric softener can be collected in the washer and clog the dispenser. 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.

As soon as your washer finishes the spin cycle and transitions to rinse open the lid and pour the fabric softener into the washtub. The water should siphon out of the dispenser and out through the back bottom of the dispenser drawer. The fabric softener dispenser in a washing machine offers set it and forget it convenience for laundry day eliminating the need to wait until just the right moment to add softener to the wash load. If not check the dispenser again for a clog or restriction.