Hotpoint HDA3400, HDA3700 Loading the dishwasher racks, Upper Rack Safety, Wash Tower, Lower Rack

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.
	Upper Rack
Safety	The upper rack is for glasses, cups and	Secure larger dishwasher-safe plastics over two
	dishwasher-safe plastics. The upper rack is	fingers when possible.
	saucers. Cups and glasses fit best along
	the sides. This is also a secure place for	Make sure small plastic items are secure so they
	good for all kinds of odd-shaped utensils.	can’t fall onto the heating element.
	Saucepans, mixing bowls and other items
	should be placed face down.

Instructions	Wash Tower	pot or dish handle extend
		Don’t block it or load tall things
	Keep the center area clear in the lower rack.	next to it.
	The wash tower rises through the center of	Also, be careful not to let a
		portion of an item such as a
	the lower rack during the wash and rinse
Operating	portions of the cycle.	through the bottom rack. This
		could block the wash arm and
		cause poor washing results.

	Lower Rack	The lower rack is best used for plates,
	When loading the lower rack, do not load large
	platters or trays in the front right corner. They	saucers, and cookware. Large items such as
Tips	may prevent detergent from circulating during	broiler pans and racks should go along the
	the wash cycle.	sides. Load platters, pots and bowls along
Troubleshooting		the sides, in corners, or in the back. The
		soiled side of items should face the center
		of the rack.

		Silverware Basket
		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
Support		as measuring spoons and lids from small
		containers, should go in the bottom of the
		silverware basket with silverware on top.
	Don’t let any	A security cell cover
	item extend
		(on some models)
Consumer	through bottom.
		the vigorous wash action.
		can be lowered to
		either side to secure
		lightweight items
		from the effects of

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