Question about GE WSXH208A Front Load Washer
Model #GCVH6260 (Canada) dispenser fills with water but does not dispense the softener and remains in the dispenser
I know this was posted nearly a year ago...
But, we had the same problem with our washer-- the dispenser wouldn't work on the softner and bleach. After googling all the threads I could find, I decided to run the "quick wash" cycle with vinegar a few times (just like you would do when cleaning a coffee machine).
Everything looked so clean inside the dispenser and it still seemed to have the problem. So, I began to think that perhaps it wasn't filling the holding area enough with water-- which in turn would not allow the softner and bleach to be added to the clothes. I double-checked the water lines and found that we had turned the water presure down because of water hammer. I turned up the pressure, and now everything works fine-- except now we have to deal with the water hammer!
We hope this discovery helps some others out there...
Posted on Oct 11, 2008
After you put your normal softener into the dispenser, top it with water. The remaining water the machine will pour in. You can even try cleaning it with a toothbrush first.
Posted on Dec 04, 2007
You can turn up the water pressure before you do your washing, & turn it down after. Time it to remind you. Its what i do always. And I've had no probs at all. If all this persists check your inlet valve (at entry top of machine) for loose connections, still not good change the inlet valve, it's easy.
Sites for spares:
RepairClinic.com (which is good)
espares.co.uk
AppliancePartsPros.com
If the softener does not emply from the dispenser you have to open the top to see if line is coming through to it & is not disconnected or loose. Check your inlet mesh at machine too (where the water comes from the wall faucet to the machine entry).
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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'm having the same problem - I've cleaned the tray but it still does not dispense the softener
The bleach and fabric softner does not empty out by the end of the laundry cycle. I have taken out the drawer and cleaned it out, but the problem continues. The dispenser does not dispense the bleach or fabric softner. Any suggestions on how to fix this problem.
I can not change the water pressure, it comes into the house from the city lines. I will try the vinegar. If that doesn't work, do you think I can try CLR?
Thanks
I have tried everything to "clean" this dispenser so that it will dispense bleach and softner and nothing works, including running the prewash cycle as described in the manual. If I leave the compartments empty and run a wash, they are no longer full of water at the end, so it would appear that the unit is not clogged. The mention of water pressure here is the first I have seen. Are you saying it may be that while water can run through the system, the pressure is insufficient to "push" the bleach and softner ahead of it? Why then would it work "occassionally" (very). I do not have the ability to adjust the water pressure on just my washer. Does anyone have any other suggestions? Does "topping" the product with water produce the same effect?
Please help!!!!
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