GE PDW8900, PDW9700, PDW9900 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer, Support, Lower Rack, Silverware Basket

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Lower Rack

Safety

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.

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.

Instructions

Press thumb	Remove end cap
tab out

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:

	Press thumb tab out and remove the
1
	front end caps on each side of the rail.
	Pull the rack straight out and
2
	off the rails.
	Replace the end caps.
3
4	Push the rails all the way back into
	the dishwasher.

	Slide the shower nozzle attachment
5
	over the spout.

Shower nozzle attachment

6	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.

Operating Instructions

One-piece basket (on some models)

Three-piece basket (on some models)

Don’t let any item extend through bottom.

Silverware Basket

To load 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. Place spoons in the basket with handles down. Mix knives, forks and spoons so they don’t nest together. Distribute evenly. Small plastic items, such as measuring spoons and lids from small containers should go in the bottom of the silverware basket with the silverware on top.

The one-piece silverware basket (on some models) can be placed in the front, right side or back of the lower rack.

A variety of options is available regarding the three-piece silverware basket (on some models) in your dishwasher. The complete basket is designed to 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.

The lids of both end and middle baskets (on some models) can be closed to contain small items. Long items can be placed on the utility shelf in the upper rack.

Troubleshooting Tips

Consumer

To remove end baskets, grasp the basket at opposite corners and slide apart.

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