Instructions

Loading the dishwasher racks.

For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model.

Safety

Operating Instructions

Upper Rack

Althoughthe upperrackis primarily for glasses, cupsand saucers,potsand panscan be placed in this rackfor effective cleaning.Cupsand glasses fit bestalong the sides. This is also a secureplace for dishwasher-safeplastics.

The upperrackis adjustable (on somemodels) to add flexibility in loading yourdishwasher. To lower,pushtabsin and lowerrack. To raise, just pull up on rackuntil it snaps.

The utilityshelf (on somemodels) may be placed in the up or down position to add flexibility.A wine glass holder (on some models)secures wine glassesfor bestwashability. Becausewine glasses come in varioussizes,after loading, slowly push in the rackto make surethey will clearthe top

of the dishwasher.

The upperrackis goodfor all kinds of odd-shaped utensils.Saucepans,mixingbowls and other items should be placedface down.

Fold-downtines (on somemodels)provide flexibilityfor extra-largeand hard-to-fit items.

Secure largerdishwasher-safeplastics over2 tines whenpossible.Makesure small plasticitemsaresecureso they can’tfall onto the heater.

Be surethatitems do not protrude throughthe bottom of the rackand block rotation of the middle sprayarm. Thiscouldresultin poorwash performancefor items in the upperrack.

Check to makesure that no itemswillblock rotation of the wash arms.

Troubleshooting Tips

Lower Rack

The lower rackis bestused for plates, saucersand cookware. Largeitems suchas broiler pansand baking racksshouldgo along the left-handside. Loadplatters, pots and bowlsalongthe sides,in corners or in the back. The soiledsideof items shouldfacethe centerof the rack. If necessary, oversized glassesand mugscan be placedin the lower rackto maximize loading flexibility.

Also,be carefulnot to let a portion of an itemsuch as a pot or dish handleextendthroughthe bottom rack. This could block the washarm and cause poorwashing results.

Fold-down tines(on somemodels)provide flexibility for extra-large and hard-to-fit items.The tinesmay be leftin the up position or folded down to customize the lowerrack.

Do not let any item extendthrough the bottomof the silverware basket. Itemsthat extendthrough the rack could prevent the spray arm fromturning and cause poorwash performance.

Consumer Support

One-piece basket (on some models)

Three-piece basket (on some models)

To remove end baskets, grasp the basket at opposite corners and slide apart.

Silverware Basket

To load flatware,simply pushthe adjustable handle to eitherside (on some models). Put flatware in the removablebasketwithforkand knife handles up to protectyourhands.Place spoonsin the basketwith handles down.Mix knives,forksand spoons so theydon’tnest together.Distributeevenly. Smallplasticitems, suchas measuringspoons and lids from small containers should go in the bottomof the silverware basket with the silverware on top.

The one-piece silverwarebasket(on somemodels) can be placedin the front, right side or backof the lower rack.

A variety of options is available regarding the three-piece silverwarebasket(on somemodels) in yourdishwasher.The completebasketis designedto fit on the right side of the lowerrack. Additionaly, eachend of the basketis removable to add loading flexibility to accommodateflatware and lower rackcapacity needs.

The lids of bothend and middle baskets

(on some models)can be closedto contain small items. Longitems can be placedon the utility shelf in the upperrack.

The accessorybasket (on some models) can hold small items such as baby bottlenipples, plastic lids, or corn cob holders.

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