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l Place plates, soup bowls, etc., between prongs and facing the spray.

l Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of either the upper or lower spray arm. Spray arms must move freely.

l Load items so they do not block or cover spray tower.

l Securely place heavily soiled cookware face down in rack.

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. Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other large items at sides or back. Loading such items in front may keep water spray from reaching detergent dispenser and silverware basket.

NOTE:

l Do not load glasses, cups or PlaSfiC items in the bottom rack.

l When lower rack is removed, replace with bumpers in front.

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Mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up and some down. Small items - baby bottle caps, jar lids, etc. - can be put in any section.

Personal Safety Hazard

To avoid cuts from sharp items [knives, forks, skewers, etc.), make sure these items are put in point down.

The silverware basket can be

loaded while irs in place on the door, or it can be taken out for loading

/on the counter or table. It can also be removed for easy unloading. Always unload or remove the

basket before unloading the racks to avoid spilling water droplets on the silverware.

To remove the basket, slide it to- ward the top of the door - by the handle. Lift it off the holding but- tons. Replace it in reverse order.

To open the basket, unhook the latch as shown. Be sure the cover is

completely latched before pulling out the bottom rack and before closing the dishwasher door.

Remove and replace the

cutlery basket in the same way as the silverware basket. Use the cutlery basket for long items. Remove the basket and tip contents onto a

cutting board to unload. This can help avoid accidents with sharp points and edges.

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DU9450XT specifications

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