Loading the Top Rack
The top rack is designed for cups, glasses, and smaller items. (See recommended loading patterns shown.)
NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the drawings shown.
Cup and glass load
Mixed load
■Place items so open ends face down for cleaning and draining.
■Load glasses and cups in top rack only. The bottom rack is not designed for glasses and cups. Damage can occur.
■Place cups and glasses in the rows between tines. Placing them over the tines can lead to breakage and water spots.
■To avoid chipping, do not let stemware touch other items.
■China, crystal, and other delicate items must not touch each other during dishwasher operation. Damage can occur.
■Wedge lightweight items against one another or overlap them with heavier dishes.
■Load plastic items securely in the top rack only. Wash only plastic items marked “dishwasher safe.”
■Small bowls, pans, and other utensils can be placed in the top rack.
■Load bowls in the center section for best stability.
Extra-capacity fold-down shelves (on some models)
Fold down the extra shelf on the top rack to hold additional cups, or long items such as utensils and spatulas.
Light item clips (on some models)
The
To move a clip
1.Pull the clip up and off the tine.
2.Reposition the clip on another tine.
Fold-down tines (on some models)
Fold the tines in the top rack all the way down to accommodate larger items.
Loading the Bottom Rack
The bottom rack is designed for plates, pans, casseroles, and utensils. Items with
NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the drawings shown.
Mixed load
■Do not load glasses, cups, or 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 and facing inward to the spray.
■Overlap the edges of plates for large loads.
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