Loading the Top Rack
The top rack is designed for cups, glasses, and smaller items. Many items, up to 9 in (22 cm), fit in the top rack. (See recommended loading patterns shown.)
NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the drawings shown.
10 place setting
12 place setting
■Place items so open ends face down for cleaning and draining.
■Load glasses and cups in top rack only. The bottom rack is not designed for glasses and cups. Damage can occur.
■Place cups and glasses in the rows between tines. Placing them over the tines can lead to breakage and water spots.
Cup and glass load
■China, crystal, and other delicate items must not touch each other during dishwasher operation. Damage may occur.
■Load plastic items in the top rack only. Only plastic items marked “dishwasher safe” are recommended.
■Load plastic items so the force of the spray does not move them during the cycle.
■To avoid chipping, do not let stemware touch other items.
■Small bowls, pans, and other utensils can be placed in the top rack. Load bowls in the center section for best stability.
FLEXI-FOLD DOWN™ flexible tines
The row of tines on the left side of the top rack can be adjusted to make room for a variety of dishes.
To adjust the flexible tines
1.Grasp the tip of the tine that is in the tine holder.
2.Gently push the tine out of the holder.
3.Lay the tines down, toward the center of the rack.
SURE-HOLD™ utility shelf
Fold down the extra shelf on the left or right side of the top rack to hold additional cups, stemware or long items such as utensils and spatulas.
FLEXI-SPLIT™ divided tines
The row of tines on the right side of the top rack can be adjusted to make room for a variety of dishes.
To adjust the front half
1.Grasp the tip of the tine that is in the tine holder.
2.Gently push the tine out of the tine holder.
3.Move the tines to the left to make room for larger dishes. Move the tines to the right to wedge plastic or other lightweight items against the side of the rack.
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