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HOW TO LOAD YOUR DISHWASHER
HOW TO LOAD YOUR DISHWASHER
For best dishwashing results follow these loading guidelines. Features and
appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model.
Upper Rack
Lower 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 cup shelf
(on some models) may
be placed in the up or down position to
add flexibility. A wine glass holder (on
some models) secures wine glasses at
an angle for best washability. Because
wine glasses come in various sizes,
after loading, slowly push in the rack
to make sure they will clear the top of
the dishwasher.
The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers, and cookware. Large items such as broiler pans and
racks should go along the right-hand side. 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. Fold-down fingers (on some models) provide flexibility
for extra large and hard-to-fit items. The fingers may be left in the up position or folded down to
customize the lower rack.
10 place setting
10 place setting
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.
Tower
Do not cover upper rack tower
(not present on all models)
Secure larger dishwasher-safe plastics over two fingers when possible.
Make sure small plastic items are secure so they can’t fall onto the heater.
Depending on models, check to make sure that tall items will not block
rotation of the top wash arm or in contact with the top deflector.
The upper rack is good for all kinds of odd-shaped utensils. Saucepans,
mixing bowls and other items should be placed face down. Fold-down
fingers (on some models) provide flexibility for extra-large and hard-to-fit
items.
