GE Standard Tub Portable Dishwasher, Owner'S Manual

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loading the dishwasher racks
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upper Rack
The.upper.rack.is.for.glasses,.cups.and.
saucers..Cups.and.glasses.fit.best.along..
the.sides..This.is.also.a.secure.place.
for.dishwasher-safe.plastics..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 two fingers when possible.
Make sure small plastic items are secure
so they can’t fall onto the heating element.
Wash Tower
Keep the center area clear in the lower
rack.
The.wash.tower.rises.through.the.
center.of.the.lower.rack.during.the.
wash.and.rinse.portions.of.the.cycle.
For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware
baskets may vary from your model.
lower Rack
When loading the lower rack, do not load
large platters or trays in the front right
corner. They may prevent detergent from
circulating during the wash cycle.
The.lower.rack.is.best.used.for.plates,.
saucers.and.cookware..Large.items.such.
as.broiler.pans.and.racks.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.
don’t block the wash
tower or load tall things
next to it.
Be.sure.items.don’t.fall.
through.rack.and.block.
rotation.of.the.spray.arm.
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
Put.flatware.in.the.removable.basket.
with.fork.and.knife.handles.up.to.protect.
your.hands..Place.spoons.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.
DON’T.LET.ANY.ITEM.ExTEND.THROUGH.
BOTTOM.OF.SILvERWARE.BASKET.AND.
RACK,.TO.ENSURE.PROPER.FUNCTION..
OF.SPRAY.ARM.
do not cover upper rack tower
(not present on all models)
Tower
don’t block the upper rack
wash tower.