GE GLD6860NSS owner manual Loading the dishwasher racks, Upper Rack, Lower Rack, Silverware Basket

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.
		Upper Rack
		Although the upper rack is for glasses, cups and	Secure larger dishwasher-safe plastics over 2 tines
		saucers, pots and pans can be placed in this rack	when possible.
Safety		for effective cleaning. Cups and glasses fit best	Make sure small plastic items are secure so they
		The utility shelf (on some models) may be placed in
			the bottom of the rack and block rotation of the
		along the sides. This is also a secure place for	can’t fall onto the heater.
		dishwasher-safe plastics.	Be sure that items do not protrude through
		the up or down position to add flexibility. A wine	middle spray arm. This could result in poor wash
		glass holder (on some models) secures wine
			performance for items in the upper rack.
		glasses for best washability. Because wine glasses
			Check to make
		come in various sizes, after loading, slowly push
		in the rack to make sure they will clear the top of	sure that no items
Instructions		the dishwasher.	will block rotation
		The upper rack is good for all kinds of odd-shaped	of the wash arms.
		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.
Operating		Lower Rack	Fold-down tines (on some models) provide
		The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers and
		cookware. Large items such as broiler pans and	flexibility for extra-large and hard-to-fit items. The
		baking racks should go along the left-hand side.	tines may be left in the up position or folded down
		Load platters, pots and bowls along the sides, in	to customize the lower rack.
		corners or in the back. The soiled side of items	Do not let any item
		should face the center of the rack. If necessary,	extend through the
		oversized glasses and mugs can be placed in the	bottom of the silverware
		lower rack to maximize loading flexibility.	basket. Items that
		Also, be careful not to let a portion of an item such	extend through the rack
		as a pot or dish handle extend through the bottom	could prevent the spray
Tips		rack. This could block the wash arm and cause	arm from turning and
		poor washing results.	cause poor wash
			performance.
Troubleshooting	One-piece basket (on some models)	knives, forks and spoons so they don’t nest	basket (on some
	Single basket (on some models)	Silverware Basket
		To load flatware, simply push the adjustable	The lids of both end and middle baskets
		handle to either side (on some models). Put	(on some models) can be closed to contain small
		flatware in the removable basket with fork and	items. Long items can be placed on the utility shelf
		knife handles up to protect your hands. Place	in the upper rack.
		spoons in the basket with handles down. Mix	The accessory
		together. Distribute evenly. Small plastic items,	models) can hold
		such as measuring spoons and lids from small
			small items such
		containers, should go in the bottom of the
			as: baby bottle
		silverware basket with the silverware on top.
	Two-piece basket (on some models)		nipples, plastic lids,
		The one-piece silverware basket (on some models)	corn cob holders, etc.
		can be placed in the front, right side or back of the
Support		lower rack.
		of the lower rack. Additionally, the ends of the
		A variety of options are available regarding the
	Modular basket (on some models)	modular silverware basket (on some models). The
		complete basket is designed to fit on the right side
Consumer		basket are removable to add loading flexibility to
		accommodate flatware and lower rack capacity
		needs.

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

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