LOADING INFORMATION
Before Washing
Typie_dly, the majority of loads contain items of va_?dng size and tvpe. That's why your new Maytag dishwasher is designed to accommodate a varie_7 of dishes, glasses, stemware, utmlsils and pots and pails,
The following illush'ations and intormation _.qll help you become more talniliar with vonr dishwasher rack ing system. After a few dishloads, you _411 be able to determine the best arrangement fbr your items.
•Don't Prerinse. Simply serape off any bones or large food particles. The disposer in your dish- washer ;_,illhandle the occasional pits, fruit seeds and popcorn. These items will be chopped into small pieces during drain and removed with the drain
wa_er. You may hear a chopping noise dnring drain. This is normal.
•If connected to a {bod waste disposer, make certain the disposer is empty before starting the dish- washer. This allows proper draining.
•Remove certain foods (such as mustard, inavon naise, lemon juice, vinegar, salt or dressings) from stainless steel flatware as soon as possible. These
fooits may cause rusting and pitting if allowed to remain in contact _qth the snr_ce for an extended
period of time.
•Serape or soak items with burnt on foods as they require more energy than the rest of the load to clean satisfactorily.
•Soak or wipe a starchy film from utensils used to cook Cbods such as potatoes, pasta, rice, oatmeal, etc.., as they req_fire more energy tha_i the rest of the load to clean satisfactorily.
General Recommendations
•Place all items in the racks so tlley are separated and f_cing center. This ensures the water spray can reach
soiled surfaces for good washing and rinsing results.
•Wedge fiat, ]ightw_%llt itenis (such as plastie lids)
next to the silverware basket or along the sides and back of the racks.
•Load items so they do not rest over the top of the wash tower. This water spray is needed to properly
clean items in the upper rack.
•Avoid blocking the upper and lower spray arms by not allo_4ng items toextend beyond the racks.
•Place glasses in may row of the racks for proper clean- ing and rinsing. Do not load glasses over the tines.
Upper Rack
(Features vary depending on model)
The upper rack is designed with great flexibility and versatility. Glasses, cups, stemware,
tics, small plates, bowls, pans,
etc. can be loaded inthis rack.
Items can he centered behind a single fine or loaded at an angle to m_ndmize space. For best results, leave a small space between pieces so they do not touch during the cycle.
Glasses, tumblers, stemware and cups can be placed in
the top rack. Do not load these items over the tines. It makes them more dil}_cult to rinse.
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