HOW NOT TO LOAD YOUR DISHDRAWER®

figure 1 - overcrowding:

figure 2 - nesting:

Overcrowded and wash water will not

The plates are nesting together and

reach some of the dinnerware.

wash water may not get through.

Cups, glasses and bowls must have

Ensure cutlery are not nesting or stuck

their openings facing downwards.

together. They need to be evenly spread

 

out.

figure 3 - item placement:

figures 4 & 5 - item placement:

Ensure dishware items are not forced into or protrude out of the drawer as it may prevent the lid from properly sealing which could result in a service call.

Locate sharp items safely to prevent injuring the user and damaging the lid assembly.

Check the bottom of the cutlery basket to ensure sharp or pointed items have not come through as they may stop spray arm rotation.

Ensure cutlery has not fallen through the basket and stopped the spray arm from rotating.

The large bowl is blocking wash water reaching the cup racks.

Large utensils should be on cup racks so they do not become dislodged and stop the spray arm from rotating.

Sharp or pointed items must be placed horizontally or with sharp edges/points facing downward to avoid risk of injury.

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DCS DD124, DD224 manual HOW not to Load Your Dishdrawer, Overcrowding

DD124, DD224 specifications

DCS DD224 and DCS DD124 are advanced destroyers designed to meet modern naval warfare requirements. These vessels are built for high-performance operations and are equipped with a myriad of cutting-edge technologies to enhance their combat capabilities.

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