How to add fabric softener to Amana washer

How to add fabric softener to Amana washer? Easy and quick tips

Stop your search here if you want to learn how to add fabric softener to the Amana washer

  • Just lift or open the lid/door.
  • Locate and take off the softener dispenser.
  • Pour the recommended amount of softener into the dispenser.
  • Then set the fabric softener dispenser on the agitator and press it down slowly.
  • It will work on your garments during the rinse cycle.

Using a fabric softener in your Amana washer will enrich the quality of your laundry, leaving it fresh, soft, and wrinkle-free.

Anyway, dive in to know where and how to add fabric softener to your Amana washer, whether it is a top or front load washer. We have covered the detailed steps here with its troubleshooting steps.

How to add fabric softener to my amana washer?

Adding properly fabric softener will save you from many issues. For example, you won’t see the washer softener dispenser fill with water and many more.

how to add fabric softener to amana washer

If yes, it is straightforward to put the liquid softener into this dispenser. 

The fabric softener dispenser in your Amna washer is used to dispense the liquid fabric softener to the clothes. Here is how to use Amana washer fabric softener dispenser:

  • Locate the fabric softener dispenser in the washer.
  • Pour a recommended amount of softener into the dispenser.
  • Close the washer lid or door, and start the normal wash cycle
  • During the rinse cycle, the washer will automatically release the softener from the dispenser.

Here is a complete and easy step to guide you on adding a fabric softener to your Amana washer with a dispenser.

how to add fabric softener to amana top load washer with the dispenser

  1. The first step is to get access to the fabric softener dispenser in the Amana washer.  So, ensure the washer is turned off and is safe to turn on. Open the washing machine’s door.
Amana washing machine
  1. Locate the fabric softener dispenser inside the washer on top of the agitator. 
  1. Check the fabric softener packaging or bottle to get proper dosage instructions.
  1. Take a dispenser or measuring cap to measure the suggested amount of softener.
dispenser measuring cup for fabric softener
  1. Now slowly pour the liquid into the fabric softener dispenser. 
how to add fabric softener to amana washer
  1. Don’t use too much or too little of the softener. It may cause overflow during the rinse cycle.
  1. Start the wash cycle as normal, and the fabric softener dispenser will automatically dilute the softener in the rinse cycle.
how to add fabric softener to amana washer

Note: Never use powdered fabric softener in the fabric softener dispenser.

How to add fabric softener to Amana washer without dispenser

If you use an Amana washer and it does not have a fabric softener dispenser, how can you put the softener?

No worries, here are also the possible solutions we have mentioned below.

Use a fabric softener ball

You can use a fabric softener ball that will automatically dispense the liquid during the rinse cycle.

  1. So, take the fabric softener ball.
  2. Fill it with the recommended amount of fabric softener.
Pour the softener into the ball
  1. Insert the ball on top of the laundry and then start the wash cycle.
Insert the ball on top of the laundry
  1. This ball will automatically dispense the liquid softener at the end of the cycle( rinse cycle).
Fabric softener ball

Directly add the softener during the rinse cycle:

If you don’t have a fabric softener dispenser or a fabric softener ball, you may add fabric softener manually during the rinse cycle.

  • Start the wash cycle as normal.
  • When the rinse cycle starts, pause the washing machine.
  • Open the washer’s lid/door, and pour the exact amount of fabric softener directly into the washer tub or drum.
fabric softener pouring
  • Lock the lid or door and restart the cycle.

Note: Don’t pour the softener on the clothes. Pour it into the washer drum’s water to avoid spotting or staining.

You can also use a fabric softener sheet or woolen dryer beads to add a fabric softener to your Amana washer. It will give a good cleaning result to you.

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How much fabric softener can I use?

You can get this information from the fabric softener dispenser label. The fabric softener dispenser has a label line.

fabric softener dispenser label

 It measures the exact amount of fabric softener for your medium, large, and extra-large laundry loads.

So, pour the exact amount of the softener depending on the load size.

Don’t use too much liquid softener to avoid overflowing and residue at the bottom.

You should not use too little softener as it can’t provide the exact cleaning and effect on clothes.

Can I add a fabric softener dispenser to my Amana washer?

Yes, you can add a fabric softener to both the top load and front load Amana washer.

Fabric softener is a liquid product. It contains conditioning components, lubricants, and fragrances. These conditioning materials help prevent static clings and make your clothes soft.

Both top and front loader washers provide a suitable fabric softener dispenser or alternative ways to add a fabric softener during the wash cycle.

When to add fabric softener to the Amana washer?

Add the fabric softener to the Amana washer at the end of the wash cycle. Let it clean the clothes first. Otherwise, it will also clean away the softener if you add it at the beginning of the wash cycle.

So, wait until the washer goes to the final rinse cycle. After that, add the softener by opening the door.

If your washer has a fabric softener dispenser, add the fabric softener to the dispenser before starting the wash cycle. 

Pour the liquid into the water pockets, don’t put the clothes directly to avoid spotting or staining.

Where to put fabric softener in Amana washing machine?

You can put your fabric softener into the fabric softener dispenser. It is located inside your Amana washer. 

It may often be marked with a Fabric Softener symbol or labeled ‘’fabric softener’’.

But where to put this softener if your washer hasn’t a fabric softener dispenser?

Don’t worry! Use your provided fabric softener ball or add the softener directly during the last rinse cycle.

Does the Amana top load washer have a fabric softener dispenser?

Yes, the Amana top loader washer has an automatic fabric softener dispenser. You can locate it near the detergent dispenser in the washer. You may find it on the top of the agitator.
So pour an exact amount of liquid into the washer, and start the wash cycle. The dispenser will automatically dispense the liquid during the rinse cycle at the end.

Where is the fabric softener dispenser on my Amana washer?

Your fabric softener dispenser on your top load Amana washer may be located on the top of the agitator. You may also find it as a corner dispenser or drawer dispenser.
In your front-load Amana washer, you may get a fabric drawer dispenser at the top back of the washer.
Yet the fabric softener dispenser location may vary depending on the specific model of the Amana washer. So you can check your user manual to get the proper knowledge.

Does the Amana ntw4516fw3 have a fabric softener dispenser?

No, the Amana NTW4516FW3 washer hasn’t a built-in fabric softener dispenser. So you need to manually add the fabric softener into the washer during the rinse cycle.

Final thought

Using Amana washer ain’t easy but after reading our article thoroughly, we hope you will get better knowledge and tips to add a fabric softener to your Amana washer. 

With these tips, you can now put a fabric softener on both the top and front loader Amana Washer.

Adding fabric softener to the Amana washer is a simple but effective way to enrich your laundry experience. 

By following our provided guidelines, you can enjoy softer and fresher clothes with reduced static cling.


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