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USING THE DISHW
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Upper Rack
The upper rack is for glasses, cups and saucers. This
is also a secure place for dishwasher-safe plastics. A
cup shelf may be placed in the up or down position to
add flexibility. The upper rack is good for all kinds of
odd-shaped utensils. Saucepans, mixing bowls and other
items should be placed face down.
Secure larger dishwasher-safe plastics over 2 tines when
possible.
Make sure small plastic items are secure so they can’t
fall onto the heater.
Be sure that items do not protrude through the bottom of
the rack and block rotation of the middle spray arm. This
could result in poor wash performance for items in the
upper rack.
Lower Rack
When loading the lower rack, do not load large platters
or trays in the front left corner. They may prevent
detergent from circulating during the wash cycle.
The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers and
cookware. Large items should go along the sides. Load
platters, pots and bowls along the sides, in corners or in
the back. The soiled side of items should face the center
of the rack.
Also, be careful not to let a portion of an item such as
a pot or dish handle extend through the bottom rack.
This could block the wash arm and cause poor washing
results.
Silverware Basket
The silverware basket may be used without the topper
for quick loading. With the topper, flatware is better
positioned for the dishwasher to thoroughly wash and dry
all pieces by preventing nesting.
Without the topper
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in the basket with handles down. Mix knives, forks and
spoons so they don’t nest together. Distribute evenly.
Small plastic items, such as measuring spoons and lids
from small containers, should go in the bottom of the
silverware basket with silverware on top.
With the topper
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lids from small containers, in the bottom of the basket
and snap the topper in place. Insert spoons and forks,
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knives, blades first, through the holes in the topper.
For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines.
Don’t let any
item extend
through
bottom.
