Does anyone have a way of cleaning the fabric softener dispenser in the agitator, since it can’t be removed (per the manual’s instructions)? I tried using a downy ball to just avoid using it, but the ball didn’t empty like it did in non HE washers. null

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DrFranklin · Accepted Answer

I have always cleaned the softener dispenser simply by putting hot water in the dispenser and running a load, repeat if nessessary

Keepitsimpleplease · Answer

Just got my machine so haven't used the fabric softener dispenser yet (usually just use that in the winter when it's dry, but use dryer sheets in the summer). Anyways, I wonder if you could maybe run a cycle with just water in the dispenser? It might sit in there long enough to thoroughly rinse the compartment. Maybe need to do a couple times if you can forgo using fabric softener on a few loads just to get it thoroughly rinsed out. Just a thought.

Answered by Keepitsimpleplease 7 years ago

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WhirlpoolTeam · Answer

Hello Mamabear! You may try running a clean with affresh cycle to assist with this. Thank you for your inquiry on our Whirlpool appliances.

JV544 · Answer

On the model I have I can remove the dispenser by pulling it straight up with only moderate effort. It comes out as one unit and then can be easily cleaned. It then just snaps back in place with a light push.

Answered by JV544 7 years ago

AVPV · Answer

I have filled mine with plain water until loose particles overflow out of it. I also use q-tips to clean in and around heard to reach places to keep my washer clean.

justgreenleaf · Answer

Wouldn't a damp sponge squashed up, work? I have only run 6 loads since I got it, and so far have not needed to clean it.

“Does anyone have a way of cleaning the fabric softener dispenser in the agitator, since it can’t be removed (per the manual’s instructions)? I tried using a downy ball to just avoid using it, but the ball didn’t empty like it did in non HE washers.”

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