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.
Do not cover third level spray. See arrow.
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 prongs. Placing them over the prongs can lead to breakage.
■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
Fold down the extra shelf on the
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.
Loading 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.
Do not cover spray tower. See arrow.
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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