■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 and water spots.
■China, crystal, and other delicate items must not touch each other during dishwasher operation. Damage may occur.
■Load lightweight 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.
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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■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.
■Overlap the edges of plates for large loads.
■Load soup, cereal, and serving bowls in the rack in a variety of ways depending upon their size and shape. Load bowls securely between the rows of tines. Do not nest bowls because the spray will not reach all surfaces.
Utensil load
■Load cookie sheets, cake pans, and other large items at the sides and back. Loading such items in front can keep the water spray from reaching the detergent dispenser.
Mixed load
■Secure heavily soiled cookware face down in the rack.
■Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of the spray arm(s). The spray arm(s) must move freely.
■Do not load items between the bottom rack and the side of the dishwasher tub because they might block the water inlet opening.
Loading Silverware Basket
Load the silverware basket while it is in the dishwasher or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table top.
NOTE: Unload or remove the basket before unloading the racks to avoid spilling water droplets onto the silverware.
Mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up and some down to avoid nesting. Spray cannot reach nested items.
IMPORTANT: Always load items (knives, skewers, etc.) pointing down.
NOTES:
■Do not load silver or
■Some foods (such as salt, vinegar, milk products, fruit juices, etc.) can pit or corrode silverware. Run a rinse cycle if you do not have a full load to wash immediately.
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