maytag neptune washer bleach dispenser

Washer Repair
1

I have had this washer for about 3 1/2 years, no problems till now.
When I start the wash cycle water fills the bleach dispenser also.
Everything else seems to work fine wash, rinse, spin. I can’t use the bleach because of this.

2

jjrapp,

Most likely the problem is a bad wax motor in the dispenser. This part does not come separate and you have to replace the whole dispenser assembly.

  • The part number for the dispenser assembly is AP252043

Here are the break down diagrams for the Maytag Neptune washer http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?diagram_id=662973&&model_id=45193

Gene.

3

Thanks for the quick reply. Now I can’t figure out how to access the dispenser assembly. The top cover seems to be held down by the top cover spacers and the corner braces. Perhaps I have to remove the door and the shroud brackets first? Or is there a quick release for the top cover?

4

You can find the complete instructions in the Service manual.

Gene.

5

The linkage between the wax motors and the rotary nozzle had a fair amount of calcification build-up. After cleaning that area, the dispenser now works just fine. Thanks for the help! :slight_smile:

6

I have the same problem with the bleach/softner dispenser in my model MAH5500BWW… is there a service manual available for this model that outlines my issue?

Thx!

7

The first thing I would do is disassemble the dispenser and clean all parts. You can use the Service manual for the previous replies.

Here are the breakdown diagrams and http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?model_id=47812

Gene.

8

The link for Service Manual doesn’t work!