Loading the dishwasher racks.
For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware
baskets may vary from your model.
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Upper Rack
Although the upper rack isprimarily for
glasses,cups and saucers,pots and pans can
beplaced in this rack for effective cleaning.
Cupsand glassesfit best along the sides.This
isalso a secure place for dishwasher-safe
plastics.
Theupper rack isadjustable (onsome models
to add flexibility in loading your dishwasheE
Tolower,pushtabs in and lower rack.Toraise,
just pull up on rack untilit snaps.
Theutility shelf(on some models)may be
placedin the up or down position to add
flexibility.A wine glass holder (onsome
models)secureswine glassesfor best
washability. Becausewine glassescome
in various sizes,after loading,slowly push
in the rack to make surethey will clear
the top of the dishwasheE
Somemodels have an Angled RackSystem,
which allows you to angle your dishes,such
as coffee mugs,for better cleaning and
quicker drying. To position the tines, pullthe
leverforward, drop the tines into position
and releasethe lever
Theupper rack isgood for all kindsof
odd-shaped utensils.Saucepans,mixing
bowls and other items should be placed face
down. Fold-down tines (onsome models)
provide flexibility for extra-large and hard-to-
fit items.
Securelarger dishwasher-safe plastics over
2 tines when possible.
Make suresmall plastic items are secure so
they can't fall onto the heater
Be surethat itemsdo not protrude through
the bottom of the rack and block rotation of
the middle spray arm.This could result in
poor wash performance for items in the
upper rack.
Checkto make surethat no items will block
rotation ofthe wash arms.
Lower Rack
Thelower rack isbest usedfor plates,saucers
and cookware. Large items such as broiler
pansand baking racks shouldgo along the
left-hand side.Load 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 flexibility.
Also,be careful not to let a portion of an item
such asa 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
flexibility for extra-large and hard-to-fit items.
Thetines may be left in the up position or
folded down to customize the lower rack.
Don't let any
item extend
through bottom.
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Toremoveend baskets,grasp the
basket at oppositecomers and
slideapart.
Silverware Basket
Avariety of options isavailable regarding
the three-piece silverware basketin your
dishwasher The complete basket isdesigned
to fit on the right side ofthe lower rack.
Additionally, each end of the basket is
removable to add loading flexibility to
accommodate flatware and lower rack
capacity needs.
Toload flatware, simply push the adjustable
handleto either side.Putflatware in the
basketwith knife handles up to protect
your hands. Placespoons in the basket
with handles down. Mix knives,forks and
spoons sothey don't nest together
Theprovided lidswith slots can be used
to avoid nesting of silverware.Smallplastic
items, such as measuring spoons and
lidsfor small containers, should go in
the bottom of the silverware basketwith
silverware on top.
Thelidsof both end and middle baskets can
be closed to contain small items. Long items
can be placed on the utility shelf in the
upper rack.
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