# Troubleshooting the GE Triton Dishwasher Detergent Door
The GE Triton dishwasher has a two-part soap dispenser: a large door for the main wash and a smaller door for the prewash. The main wash dispenser is designed for homes with soft to medium hard water, and the prewash offers supplemental detergent for very hard water. After several years of use, the dishwasher detergent drawer may not close properly. Proper troubleshooting will lead you to a solution.
Things You'll Need
- White vinegar
Instructions
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Open the dishwasher door.
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Press down on the detergent doors to ensure they latch.
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Check for suds at the base of the dishwasher. This may indicate you are using the wrong dish washing detergent, which can leave a film on the detergent door, preventing it from closing. Rinse the door area with water to remove any soap residue.
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Inspect the door hinge for any broken pieces. Order replacement parts from GE if the door is broken.
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Pour 1 cup of white vinegar into the bottom of the dishwasher detergent door if you notice white deposits on the door and inside the dispenser. Run the rinse cycle to spread the vinegar throughout the dishwasher. Add the cup of vinegar to the bottom of the dishwasher if the detergent door will not open.
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