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Preparing & Loading Dishes
DISH PREPARATION
Scrape away large pieces of food, bone, pits, toothpicks,
etc. The wash system will remove remaining food particles.
Gently scrape away burned-on food with a non-scratch
utensil or set dish soak before washing. Empty liquids from
glasses and cups.
Foods containing vegetable oil and/or chemical additives
such as mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice or
tomato-based products may cause discoloration of
stainless steel and plastics if allowed to sit for a long period
of time. Unless the dishwasher is to be operated at once, it
is best to rinse off these food soils.
• Load racks so that large items do not prevent the
detergent dispenser from opening.
• Check manufacturer's recommendations before
washing items in question.
• If the dishwasher drains into a food disposal, be sure disposal is
completely empty before starting dishwasher.
LOADING THE TOP RACK
The top rack is designed for flexibility in loading a wide
variety of items including cups, glasses, stemware, small
plates, bowls, etc.
• Load glasses in top rack. Damage may occur if
placed in bottom rack.
• Load items with open ends facing down for better
cleaning and draining.
• Damage may occur if delicate items touch each
other during dishwasher operation.
• Long-handled knives and utensils can be placed in
the top rack's utensil shelf.
• Be sure nothing protrudes through the bottom of the
rack to block rotation of middle spray arm.