If you've noticed that your GE Triton isn't filling up properly during the wash cycle, or overfilling, there's a good chance the problem lies with the dishwasher float. If you have this type of problem with your Triton, the good news is that removing a GE Triton float for replacement is a simple job. Depending on the model of your Triton, you may not even need any tools.
Triton Operation
GE Triton dishwashers operate similarly to other brands of dishwashers. Water, pulled in from the home water supply, mixes with soap in the dishwasher cabinet. A pump circulates this mixture through a sprayer, which powers off food debris and covers the dishes with soapy water. The soapy water is then pumped out of the machine, and the cycle repeats, only this time with fresh water and no soap. After this water is pumped out, a heating element inside the cabinet helps the dishes dry quickly.
Float Operation
The float in a GE Triton tells the machine when to stop filling with water during the rinse and wash cycles. The float is located inside the dishwasher cabinet, usually underneath a protective cap. As the water level in the dishwasher rises, it carries the lightweight float up with it. Once the float reaches the predetermined level, it tells the control panel to cut off the water inlet valves.
Electrical Safety
Before removing a float in a GE Triton dishwasher, it's important to shut off the electricity to the washing machine. This can be done at the main circuit breaker for the house or residence. In most situations -- it is usually required in electrical codes -- the dishwasher will be installed on its own circuit. Kill the power to the dishwasher by turning off the circuit or removing the fuse. Test that the power is off by trying to start the dishwasher.
GE Triton Float Removal
Locate the float cap in the corner -- usually lower right, by the door -- of the cabinet. Gently pry off the cap to reveal the float. The float may be held in place by a small screw on top, or snapped into place, depending on your GE Triton model. If you don't see a screw, grasp the float firmly and rotate it counterclockwise to remove it from the float socket. Pull straight upward to remove.
