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Quiet operating tips
To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation:
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Make sure lightweight load items are secured in the racks.
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Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans, cookie sheets,
etc., do not touch interior walls or interfere with the rotation of
the spray arm.
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Load dishes so they do not touch one another.
NOTE: For built-in models, keep sink drain plugs closed during
dishwasher operation to avoid noise transfer through drains.
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 wash (on some models). See arrow.
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Place items so open ends face down for cleaning and
draining.
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Load glasses and cups in top rack only. The bottom rack is
not designed for glasses and cups. Damage can occur.
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Place cups and glasses in the rows between tines. Placing
them over the tines can lead to breakage.
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To avoid chipping, do not let stemware touch other items.
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China, crystal, and other delicate items must not touch each
other during dishwasher operation. Damage can occur.
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Wedge lightweight items against one another or overlap them
with heavier dishes.
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Load plastic items securely in the top rack only. Wash only
plastic items marked “dishwasher safe.”
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Small bowls, pans, and other utensils can be placed in the
top rack. Load bowls in the center section for best stability.
Loading Bottom Rack
The bottom rack is designed for plates, pans, casseroles, and
utensils. Items with cooked-on or dried-on food should be loaded
with soiled surfaces facing inward to the spray. (See
recommended loading patterns shown.)
NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the
drawings shown.
Do not cover spray tower. See arrow.
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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.
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Load plates, soup bowls, etc., between prongs and facing
inward to the spray.
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Overlap the edges of plates for large loads.
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Load soup, cereal, and serving bowls in the rack in a variety
of ways depending upon their size and shape. Load bowls
securely between the rows of prongs. Do not nest bowls
because the spray will not reach all surfaces.
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Load cookie sheets, cake pans, and other large items at the
sides and back. Loading such items in front can keep the
water spray from reaching the detergent dispenser and
silverware basket.
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Secure heavily soiled cookware face down in the rack.
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Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation
of the spray arm(s). The spray arm(s) must move freely.
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Do not load items between the bottom rack and the side of
the dishwasher tub because they might block the water inlet
opening.
NOTE: If you have removed the bottom rack for unloading or
cleaning, replace it with the bumpers in front.
Cup and glass load
Mixed load
Mixed load
Utensil load
