Loading the Bottom Rack
Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket may vary from your model.
The lower rack is best for plates, saucers, bowls, and cookware. Large items should be placed along the edge so they do not block the spray arm rotation. For best results, place bowls, casseroles, and sauce pans with soiled surface facing down or toward the center. Tilt slightly for better drainage.
Make sure tall items do not block spray arm rotation.
Be sure pan handles do not protrude through the bottom of the rack and block the spray arm rotation.
10 place settings standard loading pattern
12 place settings standard loading pattern
CAUTION
Load sharp items (knives, skewers, etc.) pointing down. Failure to do so may result in injury.
PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES
Loading the Silverware Basket
Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket may vary from your model.
Load the silverware basket while it is in the bottom rack or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table.
Place small items like baby bottle caps, jar lids, corn cob holders, etc., in a covered section. Close the cover to hold small items in place.
Use suggested loading patterns, as shown, to increase washability of your silverware.
Be sure nothing protrudes through bottom of basket or rack to block the spray arm.
Do not mix silver and stainless to avoid damaging the silver finish.
The silverware basket can be separated and placed in several locations in the bottom rack. Load silverware in all sections or just one, depending on your load.
When covers are up, mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up and some down to avoid nesting. Water spray cannot reach nested items.
Adding a Dish
To add or remove items after wash cycle starts:
•Unlatch door and wait a few seconds until wash action stops before opening.
•Add the item and wait a few seconds to allow cold air to slowly expand inside dishwasher.
•Close door firmly to latch and resume cycle.
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