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Loading Your Dishwasher
This section tells you how to properly load your dishwasher for the best washing and
rinsing results.
Preparing to load the dishwasher
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Scrape leftover food, bones, toothpicks,
and other hard items from dishes.
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To save water and energy, do not rinse
dishes before putting them into the
dishwasher.
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Foods like eggs, rice, pasta, and cooked
cereals may be hard to remove if they are
left to dry over a period of time.
Run a Rinse Only cycle to keep dishes
moist if you do not plan to wash them soon.
Loading the top rack
The top rack is designed for cups, glasses,
and other small items. Some models have a
third level wash to improve washability. Do
not cover the third level wash when loading
the top rack.
Cup and glass load
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Place so open ends face down for cleaning
and draining.
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Load glasses in top rack only. The bottom
rack is not designed for glasses. Damage
may occur to glasses in bottom rack.
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Place items in the rows between prongs.
Placing them over the prongs can lead to
breakage.
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Secure lightweight items.
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China, crystal, and other delicate items
must not touch each other during dish-
washer operation. Damage may occur.
Cup and glass load
Do not cover third level wash
(on some models)
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Load dishes so soiled surfaces face the
rotating spray arms.
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Load dishes so they are not stacked or
overlapping. It is important for the water
spray to reach all soiled surfaces for best
washing. For best drying, water must be
able to drain from all surfaces.
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