Whirlpool 400 warranty Loading Your Dishwasher, Preparing to load, Loading the silverware basket

Loading Your Dishwasher

This section tells how to properly load your dishwasher for best washing and rinsing results.

Preparing to load the

lTo save water and energy, do not rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher.

lRemove large pieces of food, bones, and other hard items.

lFoods like eggs, rice, pasta, and cooked cereals may be hard to remove if left to dry over a period of time. Run a RINSE & HOLD cycle to keep dishes moist if you do not plan to wash them soon.

lLoad dishes so soiled surfaces face the rotating spray arm.

lLoad dishes so they are not stacked or overlapping. It is important for the water

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spray to reach all soiled surfaces for best washing. For best drying, water must be able to drain from all surfaces.

Loading for quiet operation

lSecure lightweight load items in the racks.

lPot lids and handles, pizza pans, cookie sheets, etc. should not touch interior walls, interfere with the spray arm’s rotation, or cover the spray tower.

lLoad dishes so they do not touch one another.

NOTE: Keep sink drain plugs inserted during dishwasher operation to prevent noise transfer through drains.

Loading the silverware basket

Personal Injury Hazard

Load sharp items (knives, forks, skewers, etc.), with the point down.

Failure to do so could cause personal I injury.

lLoad the silverware basket while it is in the bottom rack or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table.

NOTE: The loaded basket must be placed in the center front (over the spray tower) of the bottom rack for proper washing.

lMix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up and some down to avoid nesting. Spray cannot reach nested items. However, always load sharp items (kn’wes, skewers, forks, etc.) pointing down.

lPut small items (baby bottle caps, jar lids, etc.) in any section.

lYou can also remove the basket for easy unloading. Always unload or remove the basket before unloading the racks to avoid spilling water on the silverware.