Proper Loading
It is not necessary to rinse dishes before putting them mto the dishwasher. Just remove large pieces and quantities of food and bones. The filtering system helps keep food particles out of the wash water. Small particles are flushed away as water is pumped out. Larger particles are trapped on the filter screen system Refer to “Dishwasher care and cleaning” on page 6 for filter screen cleaning instructions.
Always load dishes so soiled surfaces are reached by spray from rotating spray arm. Water must be able to dram off completely for best drying results. Be careful to separate items so spray can reach all surfaces.
Top rack loading
The top rack is designed for cups, glasses and smaller items.
Cup and glass load
1 Place so open ends face down for cleaning and draining.
1 Load glasses in top rack only.
Bottom rack is not designed for glasses. Damage may occur.
1 Place items in the rows between prongs. Placing them over the prongs can lead to breakage.
1 Be sure lightweight items are held firmly in place.
. China, crystal and other delicate items must not touch each other during dishwasher operation.
Damage may occur.
Mixed load
1 Load plastic items only in the top rack. Only plastic items marked “Dishwasher Safe” are recom- mended. Plastic items can melt m the bottom rack.
1 Load plastic items so the force of the spray does not move them during the cycle.
Utensil load
1 Small bowls, pans and other utensils can be placed m the top rack.
Bottom rack loading
Items with
Dish load
1 Place plates, soup bowls, etc., between prongs and facing the spray.
1 Do not place items directly over spray tower.
Mixed load
1 Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of spray arm. Spray arm must move freely.
1 Load items so they do not block or cover the spray tower.
1 Securely place heavily soiled cookware face down in rack.
Utensil load
1 Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other items at sides or back. Loading items in front may keep water spray from reaching detergent dispenser.
NOTE:
1 Do not load glasses, cups or plastic items in the bottom rack.
1 When lower rack is removed, replace with bumpers in front.
Silverware basket loading
Load the silverware basket while in or out of the bottom rack. The loaded basket must be placed in the center front of the bottom rack for proper washing If the loaded silverware basket is placed in a different location some parts of the load may not be completely washed.
Load forks and spoons so they don’t nest together. Spray can not reach nested items.
Mix items m each section of the basket with some pointing up and some down Small
Personal Injury Hazard
To avoid cuts from sharp items (knives, forks, skewers, etc.), make sure these items are put in point down.
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