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 beplaced
in this rack for effective cleaning. Cupsand
glassesfit best along the sides.Thisis also
a secure place for dishwasher-safe plastics.
Theutility shelf(on some models)may be
placed in the up or down position to add
flexibility.A wine gloss holder (onsome
models)secureswine glossesfor best
washabilitu. Becausewine glassescome
in various sizes,after loading,slowlu push
in the rack to make surethey will clear
the top of the dishwashen
Theupper rack isgood 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
2tines when possible.
Hake suresmallplastic items ore secureso
theg can't fallonto the heoten
Besurethat items do not protrude through the
bottom of therack and block rotation of the
middle sprogarm. Thiscould result in poor
wash performance for itemsin theupper rock.
Checkto make
sure that no
items will block
rotation of the
wash arms.
Lower Rack
Thelower rack isbest usedfor plates,saucers
and cookware. Large items such as broiler
puns and baking racks shouldgo along the
left-hand side.Loud platters, pots and bowls
along the sides,in corners or in the back.The
soiledsideof items shouldface the center of
the rack. If necessary,oversizedglassesand
mugs can be placed in the lower rack to
maximize loading flexibilitg.
Also,be careful not to let aportion of an item
such as a pot or dish handle extend through
the bottom rack.Thiscould block the wash
arm andcause poor washing results.
Fold-down tines (on some models)provide
flexibilitgfor extra-large and hard-to-fit items.
Thetines 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
Toload 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.
Placespoons 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
lidsfrom small containers should go in the
bottom ofthe silverware basketwith the
silverware on top.
Theone-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 isavailable regarding
the three-piece silverware basket(on some
models)in your dishwashenThecomplete
basket isdesignedto 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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Thelidsof 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 itemssuch
as: baby bottle
nipples,plastic lids,
corn cob holders, etc.
