Loading the Bottom RackLoading the
The bottom rack is designed for plates, pans, casseroles, Silverware Basket
and utensils. Items with cooked-on or dried-on food
should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing inward to the Load the silverware basket while it is in the dishwasher or
spray. (See recommended loading patterns shown.)take the basket out for loading on a counter or table.
NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary NOTE: Unload or remove the basket before unloading the
from the drawings shown. racks to avoid spilling water droplets on the silverware.
Do not cover spray tower. See arrow.
To open the silverware basket
Unlock the latch.
NOTE: Be sure the cover is completely latched before
Mixed loadpulling out the bottom rack and before closing the
dishwasher door.
nDo not load glasses, cups, or plastic items in the
bottom rack. Load small items in the bottom rack only nPlace small items like baby bottle caps, jar lids, corn
if they are secured in place.cob holders, etc., in the section(s) with hinged cover(s).
Close the cover to hold small items in place.
nLoad plates, soup bowls, etc., between prongs and
facing inward to the spray.
nOverlap the edges of plates for large loads.
nLoad 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.
nMix items in each section of the basket with some
pointing up and some down to avoid nesting. Spray
cannot reach nested items.
Utensil load
nLoad 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.IMPORTANT: Always load sharp items (knives,
nSecure heavily soiled cookware face down in the rack.skewers, forks, etc.) pointing down.
nMake sure pot handles and other items do not stop
rotation of the spray arm(s). The spray arm(s) must
move freely.
nDo not load items between the bottom rack and the
side of the dishwasher tub. You can 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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