Troubleshooting a GE Triton Dishwasher

General Electric's Triton dishwashers are known as one of the most energy-efficient line of dishwashers on the market. These dishwashers are also known for their extreme durability and their ability to handle high-capacity loads. Thankfully, most common problems with Triton dishwashers are simple to fix.

Dishes and Flatware Not Clean

If the dishes and flatware are not clean at the end of the cleaning cycle, the dishwasher may not have an adequate supply of hot water. To ensure that the dishwasher has an immediate supply of hot water, turn on the hot water at the sink closest to the dishwasher until the water temperature stops rising, then start the dishwasher and turn the sink off. To safely determine when the temperature of the water that exits the faucet stops rising, place a thermometer into a glass, then allow the water to spill out of the glass while reading the temperature. Even if hot water is reaching the dishwasher, the dishwasher may not have enough hot water if the water pressure is low. To check the water pressure, turn the dishwasher on, then turn on the water to any sink. If the water flows from the faucet's spout slower than normal, water pressure is the problem. This is particularly common if one or more showers are being used simultaneously with the dishwasher, or if a clothes washer is being used at the same time as the dishwasher. To avoid a low water pressure problem, use the dishwasher only when water is not being used in other areas of the home.

Dishes and Flatware Have Spots

If the dishes and flatware consistently have spots at the end of the wash cycle, the problem is usually an extremely high level of hard water. "Hard water" is used to describe a high concentration of minerals in the water supply. General Electric recommends using either Jet-Dry or Cascade Crystal Clear rinse agent with every wash cycle to negate the effects of hard water. To remove the existing spots, load the dishwasher with the dishes and flatware, but do not add detergent. Select the "POTS & PANS" cycle, then start the dishwasher and allow it to run for approximately 20 minutes. Open the dishwasher's door and add 2 cups of white vinegar to the bottom of the dishwasher. Close the door and allow the dishwasher to finish its wash cycle.

Soap Suds Exit the Dishwasher

If soap suds spill out of the sides of the dishwasher's door, either the seal located around the inside of the door has failed, or regular dishwashing detergent was used. Only automatic dishwashing detergents should be used. Cascade and Electrasol brands of automatic dishwashing detergent have both been approved by General Electric for use in its lines of Triton dishwashers.

References

• GE Profile: GE Triton Dishwashers User Manual; General Electric Company; 2008