Whirlpool Washer Not Dispensing Detergent? Try these FIXES!

Does your Whirlpool washer keep leaving detergent in the drawer?

I know detergent left in the drawer means your clothes may not get a proper wash. I often start by asking you to check the detergent amount, drawer channels, and water flow, since dried soap or weak water flow can keep detergent in the drawer.

How to Fix a Whirlpool Washer Detergent Drawer

To fix a Whirlpool washer not dispensing detergent, use the right soap, clean and refit the drawer, check water flow, and level the machine.

However, the same checks help when the Whirlpool washer is not dispensing soap, has a drawer full of water, has a drawer stuck, or is leaving detergent in the drawer.

Check Water Flow to the Drawer

Also, open the supply taps and straighten the inlet hoses behind the Whirlpool washer. Weak water flow may leave detergent in the drawer instead of rinsing it into the tub.

For safety, turn off the water and unplug the machine before removing a hose. If the washer also fills slowly, see why the Whirlpool washer is not filling with water.

The water flow on your Whirlpool sometimes need only a simple correction while the washer is empty.

Use the Correct Detergent

Before moving on, put detergent in the Whirlpool compartment marked for the main wash, not the bleach or softener section. Use the type required by the manual and measure it for the load.

In many cases, too much detergent can form a thick paste. Liquid filled above a marked line may also drain too early or remain after the wash.

This detergent choice problem sometimes come and go on a Whirlpool as you check the simple causes.

Level the Washer and Test the Valve

So, a badly tilted Whirlpool washer can leave water sitting at one side of the drawer. Adjust the feet until the cabinet is level and steady.

Further, if water never reaches a clean drawer, an inlet valve, passage, or control may be faulty. Ask a technician to test it, and contact Whirlpool first if the machine is under warranty.

Remember, if odor remains after the drawer is clean, read how to clean a Whirlpool washer that smells bad.

This part around the washer level often get forgotten on a Whirlpool washer before you try a harder repair.

Refit the Siphon Parts

At this point, push every clean insert fully into its matching Whirlpool drawer compartment. A loose siphon cap can leave the drawer full of water or stop softener from leaving.

Also, compare the pieces with the diagram in the manual if the drawer does not slide freely after cleaning.

A small drawer insert problem on the Whirlpool often cause a much bigger symptom while you look over the machine.

Remove and Clean the Drawer

For safety, unplug the Whirlpool washer. Never force a drawer that is stuck; use the release shown in the manual for your exact model.

At this point, follow these steps to remove the buildup:

1. Pull the drawer out until it stops.
2. Press the release shown in the manual and lift the drawer free.
3. Remove loose inserts and soak them in warm water.
4. Scrub each channel with a soft brush, then rinse it.
5. Wipe the empty housing and dry every part before refitting it.

So, clear only loose residue from the small water holes. Do not push a sharp object into them.

Conclusion

These Whirlpool checks move from simple causes of the problem to repairs that need professional help for a drawer that empties properly.

• Check Water Flow to the Drawer
• Use the Correct Detergent
• Level the Washer and Test the Valve
• Refit the Siphon Parts
• Remove and Clean the Drawer