Loading the Top RackLoading the Bottom Rack
The top rack is designed for cups, glasses, and smaller items. The bottom rack is designed for plates, pans, casseroles, and
(See recommended loading patterns shown.)utensils. Items with cooked-on or dried-on food should be loaded
with soiled surfaces facing inward to the spray. (See
NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the recommended loading patterns shown.)
drawings shown.
NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the
drawings shown.
Cup and glass load
Mixed load
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.
Load plates, soup bowls, etc., between tines and facing
inward to the spray.
Overlap the edges of plates for large loads.
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 tines. Do not nest bowls
because the spray will not reach all surfaces.
Mixed load
Place items so open ends face down for cleaning and
draining.
Load glasses in top rack only. The bottom rack is not
designed for glasses. Damage can occur.
Place cups and glasses in the rows between tines. Placing
them over the tines can lead to breakage.
China, crystal, and other delicate items must not touch each
other during dishwasher operation. Damage may occur.
Load plastic items in the top rack only. Only plastic items Utensil load
marked ?dishwasher safe? are recommended.
Load cookie sheets, cake pans, and other large items at the
Load plastic items so the force of the spray does not move sides and back. Loading such items in front can keep the
them during the cycle.water spray from reaching the detergent dispenser and
To avoid chipping, do not let stemware touch other items.silverware basket.
Secure heavily soiled cookware face down in the rack.
Small bowls, pans, and other utensils can be placed in the
top rack. Load bowls in the center section for best stability.Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation
of the spray arm(s). The spray arm(s) must move freely.
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.
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