Fabric softener dispenser.

My mom's 29 year old Kenmore Dual Action has had the agitator dogs replaced twice.
The other day I noticed it was a bit sluggish turning but seem to right itself.
I then noticed the fabric softener was not emptying . Even after the last spin it would be still full.
I took it off and swirled it around and nothing came out.
It is completely plugged. I turned it upside down and shook out the water.
It was gross. Bits of wax or white fat the size of small kernels of corn started coming out. I soaked it in hot water and vinegar and the water will run out the bottom on one side.
I know the roto swirl cups would come apart to clean but does the dual action come apart? I tried to twist it but nothing happened.
What should I also try soaking it in?
Oddly enuff, the agitator started washing with no problem. Could the weight of the full dispenser keep it from turning?


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Post# 1151184 6/15/2022 at 06:50 (674 days old) by rpms (ontario canada)
Checkrate/Likes My mom's 29 year old Kenmore Dual Action has had the agitator dogs replaced twice. The other day I noticed it was a bit sluggish turning but seem to right itself. I then noticed the fabric softener was not emptying . Even after the last spin it would be still full. I took it off and swirled it around and nothing came out. It is completely plugged. I turned it upside down and shook out the water. It was gross. Bits of wax or white fat the size of small kernels of corn started coming out. I soaked it in hot water and vinegar and the water will run out the bottom on one side. I know the roto swirl cups would come apart to clean but does the dual action come apart? I tried to twist it but nothing happened. What should I also try soaking it in? Oddly enuff, the agitator started washing with no problem. Could the weight of the full dispenser keep it from turning?

Post# 1151185 , Reply# 1 6/15/2022 at 07:22 (674 days old) by BlockEight88 (Hobart, IN)
Checkrate/Likes At this point, I'd probably just replace the entire dispenser. They're relatively pretty cheap and on Amazon.

Post# 1151202 , Reply# 2 6/15/2022 at 11:05 (674 days old) by DADoES (TX,�U.S. of A.)
Checkrate/Likes 2 � The dispenser should have been rinsed after each use, or after the last run when multiple successive loads are involved may be sufficient.� Occasional rinsing with HOT water is a good idea.