Each top-loading washing machine manufacturer puts its own design twist on the laundry detergent dispenser. Adding liquid laundry detergent can be confusing, especially if you don’t use the machine regularly.
We’ve put together a guide to help you, but here’s a tip: you can’t go wrong by pouring detergent into the bottom of the drum before washing dirty clothes.
Add liquid laundry detergent to the dispenser
Many brands and models of top-load washers have a designated single-load dispenser for liquid or powder laundry detergent.
- Locate the dispenser: Some detergent dispensers are in the pull-out drawer at the top of the washer tub, while others are located on the top edge of the tub.
- how to use: Add detergent and start the washer before selecting the load size, cycle, and water temperature.
- Additional information: You’ll also find dispensers for fabric softener and bleach. While all dispensers are labeled on a new washer, if the labeling has been damaged, the detergent dispenser is usually the largest.
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Add liquid laundry detergent to load and go washer
A load-and-go liquid detergent dispenser allows you to fill the larger dispenser once and it will last 14-40 loads of dirty laundry depending on its capacity. By not filling the dispenser for each load, you’ll save time when doing laundry. Here are three things to know about load-and-go dispensers.
- Adjusts the amount of detergent added. Once you select the cycle and load size, most load-and-go dispensers automatically adjust the amount of detergent added to the wash load.
- Adjustable according to detergent concentration. Another advantage of load-and-go dispensers is that you can change the amount of detergent depending on the concentration level of the product. Detergent can be concentrated from 2X to 8X. Be sure to read the label of the detergent bottle to adjust the load and make settings as needed.
- Can be disabled. The load-and-go feature can be disabled if you are using a particular detergent wool washing Or detergent designed for washing children’s clothes.
Add liquid laundry detergent to the washer drum
If the washer doesn’t have a dispenser, liquid laundry detergent can be added directly to the washer drum or tub. Always add detergent before washing dirty clothes to help distribute it more evenly.
The best practice is to add detergent to the drum and let the drum fill with water before washing dirty clothes. Water helps distribute the detergent evenly throughout the load.
Additional Tips for Using Liquid Detergent
- Read product labels. The concentration level of detergent (lack of dilution with water) makes a big difference in how much you should use for each load of laundry.
- Find washer manuals online. Go online to find the user manual for your make and model of washing machine. You’ll find pictures of detergent dispensers, directions, and tips on how to add liquid laundry detergent.
- Clean out dispenser drawers. The dispenser drawers may fill with dried detergent and fail to dispense properly. If possible, drawers should be removed and cleaned with warm water and a soft bristle brush. If the dispenser cannot be removed, pour hot water into the dispenser to clear any blockage.
- Use the dispenser properly. never keep Single-Use Laundry Pod In the detergent drawer dispenser. It will not dissolve properly and will clog the dispenser. The pod should be placed in the bottom of the washer drum before washing dirty clothes.
- remedy. remedy. remedy. Adding too much liquid laundry detergent can leave stains and residue on clothes. It can also increase the likelihood of mold and mildew odors in your washer, caused by detergent build-up in the interior of the dispenser and drum. Using too much detergent also wastes money. If you’re not using a load-and-go dispenser, use a measuring spoon for precise measurements and a clean cloth.
