GE PDW8500, PDW8200, PDW8400, PDW8600 owner manual Lower Rack, Removing the Upper Rack

Instructions

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.

Safety

Operating Instructions

Upper Rack

Although the upper rack is for glasses, cups and saucers, pots and pans can be placed in this rack for effective cleaning. Cups and glasses fit best along the sides. This is also a secure place for dishwasher- safe plastics.

The upper rack is adjustable (on some

Tabmodels) to add flexibility in loading your dishwasher. To lower, push tabs in and lower rack. To raise, just pull up on rack.

The utility shelf (on some models) may be placed in the up or down position to add flexibility. A wine glass holder (on some models) secures wine glasses for best washability. Because wine glasses come in various sizes, after loading, slowly push in the rack to make sure they will clear the top of the dishwasher.

The upper rack is good for all kinds of 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.

Secure larger dishwasher-safe plastics over two tines when possible.

Make sure small plastic items are secure so they can’t fall onto the heater.

Be sure that items do 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.

Check to make sure that no items will block rotation of the wash arms.

Troubleshooting Tips

Consumer Support

Lower Rack

The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers and cookware. Large items such as broiler pans and baking racks should go along the left-hand side. Load platters, pots and bowls along the sides, in corners or in the back. The soiled side of items should face the center of the rack. If necessary, oversized glasses and mugs can be placed in the lower rack to maximize loading flexibility.

	Removing the Upper Rack
	You can remove the upper rack to allow
	space for large items in the lower rack.
	To remove the upper rack:
Unsnap	Unsnap and remove the end caps
	1 on each side of the rails.
Remove End Cap
	Pull the rack straight out and
	2 off the rails.
	3 Replace the end caps.
	Push the rails all the way back into
	4 the dishwasher.

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Also, be careful not to let a portion of an item such as a pot or dish handle extend through the bottom rack. This could 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. The tines may be left in the up position or folded down to customize the lower rack.

5 Slide the shower nozzle attachment over the spout.

Shower Nozzle

Attachment

Then fill the lower rack and begin your cycle.

NOTE: Don’t forget to remove the shower nozzle attachment before you replace the upper rack.