Kenmore 665.1379 manual Loading Bottom Rack

Removable top rack

The removable top rack allows you to wash larger items

such as stock pots, roasters, and cookie sheets in the bottom rack.

IMPORTANT: Remove dishes prior to removing the rack from the dishwasher.

To remove the top rack

1.Pull the rack forward slightly to access clips.

2.While pressing the ridges in, push back on the clip until the outer side releases. Slide the clip to the inside of the track edge to remove the clip.

3.After removing both clips, pull rack out.

To replace the top rack

1.Place the rollers on each side of the rack into the rack tracks and push the rack back.

2.Align the open side of the clip with the inside edge of the rack track.

3.Push the ridges and slide the clip toward the outside rack edge until it locks into place.

4.Repeat on the other side.

5.Pull the rack out all of the way to ensure clips are fully seated.

Flexible tines

The row of tines on the left-hand and right-hand sides of the top rack can be adjusted to make room for a variety of dishes.

To adjust the left-hand side

1.Grasp the tip of the tine that is in the tine holder in the front of the rack.

2.Gently push the tine out of the holder.

3.Lay the tines down, toward the center of the rack.

3.Move the tines to the left to make room for larger dishes. Move the tines to the right to wedge plastic or other lightweight items against the side of the rack.

No-flip clips

The no-flip clips hold lightweight plastic items such as cups, lids, or bowls in place during washing.

To move a clip

1.Pull the clip up and off the tine.

2.Reposition the clip on another tine.

Loading Bottom Rack

The bottom rack is designed for plates, pans, casseroles, and utensils. Many items, up to 13" (33 cm) tall, fit in the bottom rack. (See recommended loading patterns shown.)

NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the drawings shown.

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To adjust the right-hand side

1.Grasp the tip of the tine that is in the tine holder in the front of the rack.

2.Gently push the tine out of the tine holder.

■Do not load glasses, cups, or lightweight plastic items in the bottom rack. Load small items in the bottom rack only if they are secured in place.

■Load plates, soup bowls, etc., between tines.

■Overlap the edges of plates for large loads.

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