Loading the Top Rack
LOADING YOUR
The top rack is designed for cups, glasses, and smaller
items. (See recommended loading patterns shown.)
DISHWASHER
NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary
from the drawings shown.
Do not cover third level spray. See arrow.
Loading Suggestions
nRemove leftover food, bones, toothpicks and other
hard items from the dishes. It is not necessary to rinse
the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher. The
wash module removes food particles from the water.
The module contains a chopping device which will
reduce the size of food items.
NOTE: If hard items such as fruit seeds, nuts, and egg
Cup and glass load
shells enter the wash module, you might hear chopping,
grinding, crunching, or buzzing sounds. These sounds
are normal when hard items enter the module. Do not let
metallic items (such as pot handle screws) get into the
wash module. Damage can occur.
nLoad dishes so soiled surfaces face the spray (down or
inward). It is important for the water spray to reach all
soiled surfaces.
nLoad dishes so they are not stacked or overlapping if
possible. For best drying, water must be able to drain
from all surfaces.Mixed load
nMake sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans, cookie nPlace items so open ends face down for cleaning and
sheets, etc., do not interfere with the spray arm draining.
rotation.
nLoad glasses and cups in top rack only. The bottom
nRun a rinse cycle to keep dishes moist if you do not rack is not designed for glasses and cups. Damage can
plan to wash them soon. Foods like eggs, rice, pasta, occur.
spinach, and cooked cereals may be hard to remove if
they are left to dry over a period of time.nPlace cups and glasses in the rows between prongs.
Placing them over the prongs can lead to breakage.
Quiet operating tips
nTo avoid chipping, do not let stemware touch other
To avoid thumping/clattering noises during operation:items.
nMake sure lightweight load items are secured in the nChina, crystal, and other delicate items must not touch
racks.each other during dishwasher operation. Damage can
nMake sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans, cookie occur.
sheets, etc., do not touch interior walls or interfere with nWedge lightweight items against one another or
the rotation of the spray arm.overlap them with heavier dishes.
nLoad dishes so they do not touch one another.nLoad plastic items securely in the top rack only. Wash
only plastic items marked ?dishwasher safe.?
NOTE: For built-in models, keep sink drain plugs closed
during dishwasher operation to prevent noise transfer nSmall bowls, pans, and other utensils can be placed in
through drains.the top rack.
nLoad bowls in the center section for best stability.
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