FLEXI-FOLD Down TM flexible tines

The row of tines on the left-hand and right-hand sides of the mid level 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 _ cup and stemware holder

Fold down the extra shelf on the left-hand or right-hand side of the mid level rack to hold additional cups, stemware or long items such as utensils and spatulas.

NOTE: Remove the culinary tool basket(s) when washing tall stemware or other tall items in the mid level rack.

SURE-HOLD _ light item clips

The light item clips hold lightweight plastic items such as cups, lids, or bowls in place during washing.

To use a clip

1.Pull clip away from tine.

2.Insert item between tine and clip and release clip.

To move a clip

1.Pull the clip up and off the tine.

2.Reposition the clip on another tine.

Adjustable 2-position mid level rack

After removing the culinary tool rack (see "Removable culinary

tool rack"), you can raise or lower the mid level rack to fit tall items in either the mid level or lower level rack. Raise the mid level rack

to accommodate items up to 9" (22 cm) in the mid level rack and 13" (33 cm) in the lower level rack. Lower the mid level rack to accommodate items up to 11" (28 cm) in both the mid level and lower level racks. Adjusters are located on each side of the mid level rack.

IMPORTAN'£ If using the culinary tool baskets in the Down position, the mid level rack must also be in the lowest position.

To raise the rack

Press both rack adjusters and lift the rack until it is in the up position and level.

NOTE: The mid level rack adjusters must be level.

To lower the rack

Press both rack adjusters and slide the rack back to its lower position.

Removable mid level rack

The removable mid level rack allows you to wash larger items

such as stock pots, roasters, and cookie sheets in the lower level rack.

IMPORTANT: Remove dishes prior to removing the mid level rack from dishwasher.

To remove the rack

1.To access track stops, pull the rack forward until it stops and clicks into place.

2.To open track stops, flip the track stop to the outside of the track.

Track stop closed

Track stop open

3= After opening both track stops, slide front wheels up and out of the slot in track. Continue to pull rack forward in track and slide the back wheels up and out of the track.

Remove front rack wheel

Remove back rack wheel.

4.Close track stops.

5.Slide rack tracks back into dishwasher.

KUDU03FTPA, KUDU03ST, KUDU03FT specifications

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