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HOW TO LOAD YOUR DISHWASHER
(continued)
NOTE: When loading the lower rack, do not load large platters or trays in
the front right corner. They may prevent detergent from circulating in the
wash cycle.
The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers, and
cookware. Large items such as broiler pans and racks
should go along the sides. Load platters, pots and
bowls along the sides, in corners, or in the back.
Place all items to be washed with the soiled side
facing the center of the rack.
Fold-down fingers (on some models) provide
flexibility for extra large and hard-to-fit items.
The fingers may be left in the up position or folded
down to customize the lower rack.
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’t nest together. Distribute
evenly.
Small plastic items, such as measuring spoons and
lids from small containers, should go in the bottom of
the silverware basket with silverware on top.
To increase the flexibility of
the lower rack, the
silverware basket may be split. Grasp the
basket at the
opposite corners and slide apart. The basket sections
should be placed in the lower rack by hanging them
on the top hoop.
Security cell covers (on
some models) hinged in
the silverware basket handles
can be lowered to either side
to secure lightweight items
from the effects of the
vigorous wash action.
NOTE: Don’t place the silverware basket in the front right corner because
the detergent could pour into it and damage silverware.

Silverware Basket

Lower Rack

Don’t let any item extend
through bottom