Whirlpool DU943 Loading Bottom Rack, Adjustable top rack on some models, To adjust the top rack

Adjustable top rack (on some models)

You can raise or lower the top rack to fit tall items in either the top or bottom rack. One adjuster is located on each side of the top rack.

To adjust the top rack

1.Hold the top rack with one hand near the adjuster.

2.With the other hand, turn the knob clockwise to raise a side of the rack.

3.Turn the knob counterclockwise to lower a side of the rack.

Repeat the steps for the remaining adjuster as needed. The 2 adjusters can be turned separately or together to raise or lower the top rack. The top rack does not have to be level.

Adjustable 3-position top rack (on some models)

You can raise or lower the top rack to fit tall items in either the top or bottom rack. Two adjusters are located on each side of the top rack. Each adjuster has 3 preset positions. The high and low positions are marked on the adjuster.

To adjust the top rack

1.Hold the top rack with one hand near the adjuster.

2.With the other hand, pull out the top of the adjuster.

3.Raise or lower the rack to one of the preset positions.

4.Release the adjuster.

Repeat the steps for the remaining adjusters as needed. The 4 adjusters can be raised or lowered separately or together. The top rack does not have to be level.

Loading Bottom Rack

The bottom rack is designed for plates, pans, casseroles, and utensils. Items with cooked-on or dried-on food should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing inward to the spray. (See recommended loading patterns shown.)

NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the drawings shown.

Mixed load

■Do not load glasses, cups, or plastic items in the bottom rack. Load small items in the bottom rack only if they are secured in place.

■Load plates, soup bowls, etc., between tines and facing inward to the spray.

■Overlap the edges of plates for large loads.

■Load soup, cereal, and serving bowls in the rack in a variety of ways depending upon their size and shape. Load bowls securely between the rows of tines. Do not nest bowls because the spray will not reach all surfaces.

Utensil load

■Load cookie sheets, cake pans, and other large items at the sides and back. Loading such items in front can keep the water spray from reaching the detergent dispenser and silverware basket.

■Secure heavily soiled cookware face down in the rack.

■Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of the spray arm(s). The spray arm(s) must move freely.

■Do not load items between the bottom rack and the side of the dishwasher tub because they might block the water inlet opening.

NOTE: If you have removed the bottom rack for unloading or cleaning, replace it with the bumpers in front.

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