Whirlpool 945 Loading Top Rack, Loading Bottom Rack, Adjustable 3-positiontop rack on some models

Loading 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

Adjustable 3-position top rack (on some models)

You can raise or lower the top rack to fit tall items in either the top or bottom rack. Two adjusters are located on each side of the top rack. Each adjuster has 3 preset positions. The high and low positions are marked on the adjuster.

To adjust the top rack

1.Hold the top rack with one hand near the adjuster.

2.With the other hand, pull out the top of the adjuster.

3.Raise or lower the rack to one of the preset positions.

4.Release the adjuster.

Repeat the steps for the remaining adjusters as needed. The 4 adjusters can be raised or lowered separately or together. The top rack does not have to be level.

Light item clips (on some models)

The light-item clips hold lightweight plastic items such as cups, lids, or bowls in place during washing. You can move a clip anywhere in the rack.

Mixed load

■Place items so open ends face down for cleaning and draining.

■Load glasses in top rack only. The bottom rack is not designed for glasses. Damage can occur.

■Place cups and glasses in the rows between tines. Placing them over the tines can lead to breakage.

■China, crystal, and other delicate items must not touch each other during dishwasher operation. Damage may occur.

■Load plastic items in the top rack only. Only plastic items marked “dishwasher safe” are recommended.

■Load plastic items so the force of the spray does not move them during the cycle.

■To avoid chipping, do not let stemware touch other items.

■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

Fold down the extra shelf on the right side of the top rack to hold additional cups, or long items such as utensils and spatulas.

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. Items with cooked-on or dried-on food should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing inward to the spray. (See recommended loading patterns shown.)

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.

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