Loading Your Dishwasher
This section tells you how to load your dishwasher properly for the best washing and rinsing results.
Preparing to load your dishwasher
•Load correctly for best washing results. Incorrect loading may cause poor washing and the need to rewash all or part of the load.
•Wash full loads. Running a
•To save water and energy, do not rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher.
•Remove large pieces of food, fruit pits, bones, and other hard items. The ULTRA WASH* module will remove food
particles from the water. The module contains a chopping device which will reduce the size of food items.
NOTE: If hard items such as fruit seeds, nuts, and egg shells enter the ULTRA WASH module, you might hear chopping, grinding, crunching, or buzzing sounds. Those
sounds are normal when hard items enter the module. Do not let metallic items (such as pot handle screws) get into the ULTRA WASH module. They could damage the ULTRA WASH module.
•Foods like eggs, rice, pasta, spinach, and cooked cereals may be hard to remove if they are left to dry over a period of time. Run a Quick Rinse cycle to keep dishes moist if you do not plan to wash them soon.
•Load dishes so soiled surfaces face the rotating spray arms.
•Load dishes so they are not stacked or overlapping, if possible. It is important for the water spray to reach all soiled surfaces for best washing. For best drying, water must be able to drain from atl surfaces.
Loading the top rack
The top rack is designed for cups, glasses, and smaller items. See [] & I'_Jl.
•Place items so open ends face down for cleaning and draining.
•Load glasses in top rack only - bottom rack is not designed for glasses. Damage may occur.
•Place cups and glasses in the rows between prongs. Placing them over the prongs can lead to breakage.
•Secure lightweight items.
•China, crystal, and other delicate items must not touch each other during dishwasher operation. Damage may occur.
•Load plastic items in the top rack only. Only plastic items marked "dishwasher safe" are recommended.
•Load plastic items so the force of the spray does not move them during the cycle.
•To avoid chipping, do not let stemware touch other items.
•Small bowls, pans, and other utensils can be placed in the top rack.