Loading the dishwasher racks.
For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware
baskets mag varg from gout model.
Upper Rack
Although the upper rack isfor glasses,cups
and saucers,pots and pans can be placed
in this rack for effective cleaning. Cupsand
glassesfit best along the sides.Thisis also
a secure place for dishwasher-safe plastics.
The utility shelf(on some models)may be
placed in the up or down position to add
flexibility. A wine gloss holder (onsome
models)secures wine glossesfor best
washabilitu. Becausewine glasses come
in various sizes,after loading, slowlu push
in the rack to make sure they will clear
the top of the dishwashen
The upper rack is good for all kindsof
odd-shaped utensils.Saucepans,mixing
bowls and other items should be placed
face down. Fold-down tines (on some models)
provide flexibility for extra-large and hard-
to-fit items.
Securelarger dishwasher-safeplastics over
2 tines when possible.
Hake sure smallplastic items ore secureso
theg can't fallonto the heoten
Besure that items do not protrude through the
bottom of the rack and block rotation of the
middle sprog arm. Thiscould result in poor
wash performance for items in the upper rock.
Check to make
sure that no
items will block
rotation of the
wash arms.
Lower Rack
The lower rack is best used for plates,saucers
and cookware. Large items such as broiler
puns and baking racks should go along the
left-hand side.Loud platters, pots and bowls
along the sides,in corners or in the back.The
soiled sideof items should face the center of
the rack. If necessary,oversized glassesand
mugs can be placed in the lower rack to
maximize loading flexibilitg.
Also,be careful not to let a portion of an item
such as a pot or dish handle extend through
the bottom rack. Thiscould block the wash
arm and cause poor washing results.
Fold-down tines (on some models)provide
flexibilitg for extra-large and hard-to-fit items.
The tines mag be left in the up position or
folded down to customize the lower rack.
Single basket Ion some models)
One-piece basket Ion some models)
Three-piece basket ton some models)
Silverware Basket
To load flatware, simply push the adjustable
handle to either side(on some models).Put
flatware in the removable basket with fork
and knife handles up to protect your hands.
Place spoons in the basket with handles
down. Mix knives,forks and spoons sothey
don't nest togethe_ Distribute evenly. Small
plastic items, such as measuring spoons and
lids from small containers should go in the
bottom of the silverware basketwith the
silverware on top.
The one-piece silverwarebasket (onsome
models)can be placed in the front, right side
or back of the lower rack.
Don't let ang
item extend
through
bottom.
Avariety of options is available regarding
the three-piece silverware basket (on some
models)in your dishwashenThe complete
basket is designedto fit on the right side
of the lower rack. Additionally, each end of
the basket is removable to add loading
flexibility to accommodate flatware and
lower rack capacity needs.
To remove end baskets, grasp the basket
at opposite corners and slide apart.
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The lidsof both end and middle baskets (on
some models)can be closedto contain small
items. Long items can be placed on the utility
shelf in the upper rack.
The accessory!
basket (onsome
models)can hold
small items such
as: baby bottle
nipples,plastic lids,
corn cob holders, etc.
