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Error Code: DETERGENT LOW Difficulty: Easy
Problem: The detergent level in the bulk dispenser is low and needs to be refilled.
How to Fix DETERGENT LOW Error (Step-by-Step)
- Acknowledge this message as a simple reminder that the bulk detergent dispenser needs to be refilled soon.
- Locate and pull out the bulk dispenser drawer, which is usually on the top-left side of the washer.
- Identify the compartment for liquid detergent and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.
- Carefully pour High-Efficiency (HE) liquid detergent into the compartment and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.
- Be sure not to fill past the ‘Max Fill’ line indicated inside the dispenser.
- Close the dispenser drawer securely. The message should now be gone.
- Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.
Still Not Working?
If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.
Most DIY parts are $50–$250. If you have a quote, use the total.
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