GE EDWSO00 manual Loading the dishwasher racks, Upper Rack, Lower Rack, Silverware Basket

Loading the dishwasher racks.

For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features baskets mag varg from gout model.

Upper Rack

Although the upper rack is for glasses,cups and saucers,pots and pans can be placed in this rack for effective cleaning. Cupsand glassesfit best along the sides.Thisis also a secure place for dishwasher-safe plastics.

The utility shelf(on some models)may be placed in the up or down position to add flexibility. A wine gloss holder (onsome models)secures wine glosses for best washabilitu. Becausewine glasses come in various sizes,after loading, slowlu push in the rack to make sure they will clear the top of the dishwashen

The upper rack is good for all kindsof odd-shaped utensils. Saucepans,mixing

bowls and other items should be placed

face down. Fold-down tines (on some models)

provide flexibility for extra-large and hard- to-fit items.

and appearance of racks and silverware

Securelarger dishwasher-safeplastics over 2 tines when possible.

Hake sure small plastic items ore secureso theg can'tfall onto the heoten

Be sure that items do not protrude through the bottom of the rack and block rotation of the

middle sprog arm. Thiscould result in poor wash performance for items in the upper rock.

Check to make

sure that no items will block rotation of the wash arms.

Single basket Ion some models)

One-piece basket Ion some models)

Three-piece basket ton some models)

Don't let ang item extend

through bottom.

Lower Rack

The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers and cookware. Large items such as broiler puns and baking racks should go along the left-hand side. Loud platters, pots and bowls

along the sides,in corners or in the back. The soiled side of items should face the center of

the rack. If necessary, oversized glassesand mugs can be placed in the lower rack to maximize loading flexibilitg.

Silverware Basket

To load flatware, simply push the adjustable handle to either side (on some models).Put flatware in the removable basket with fork

and knife handles up to protect your hands. Place spoons in the basket with handles down. Mix knives,forks and spoons so they don'tnest togethe_ Distribute evenly. Small plastic items, such as measuring spoons and

lids from small containers should go in the bottom of the silverware basket with the

silverware on top.

The one-piece silverware basket (onsome

models)can be placed in the front, right side or back of the lower rack.

Avariety of options is available regarding the three-piece silverware basket (on some models)in your dishwashenThe complete basket is designed to fit on the right side of the lower rack. Additionally, each end of the basket is removable to add loading flexibility to accommodate flatware and lower rack capacity needs.

Also,be careful not to let a portion of an item such as a pot or dish handle extend through the bottom rack. Thiscould block the wash

arm and cause poor washing results. Fold-down tines (on some models)provide flexibilitg for extra-large and hard-to-fit items. The tines mag be left in the up position or folded down to customize the lower rack.

The lids of both end and middle baskets (on some models)can be closedto contain small items. Long items can be placed on the utility shelf in the upper rack.

basket (on some models) can hold small items such

as: baby bottle nipples,plastic lids, cornThe accessory!cob holders, etc.

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

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