Extra-capacity fold-down shelves nLoad soup, cereal, and serving bowls in the rack in a
(on some models)variety of ways depending upon their size and shape.
Load bowls securely between the rows of prongs. Do
Fold down the extra shelf on the top rack to hold additional not nest bowls because the spray will not reach all
cups, or long items such as utensils and spatulas.
surfaces.
Light item clips (on some models)
The light-item clips hold lightweight plastic items like cups,
lids, or bowls in place during washing. You can move a clip Utensil load
anywhere in the rack.
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.
nSecure heavily soiled cookware face down in the rack.
To move a clipnMake sure pot handles and other items do not stop
1. Pull the clip up and off the tine.rotation of the spray arm(s). The spray arm(s) must
move freely.
2. Reposition the clip on another tine.
nDo not load items between the bottom rack and the
side of the dishwasher tub. You can block the water
inlet opening.
Loading the Bottom Rack
NOTE: If you have removed the bottom rack for unloading
The bottom rack is designed for plates, pans, casseroles, or cleaning, replace it with the bumpers in front.
and utensils. Items with cooked-on or dried-on food
should be loaded with soiled surfaces facing inward to the Fold-down tines (on some models)
spray. (See recommended loading patterns shown.)
You can fold down one or both rows of tines at the back of
NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary the bottom rack.
from the drawings shown.
1. Grasp the tip of the tine that is in the tine holder.
Mixed load
2. Gently pull the tine out of the tine holder.
nDo not load glasses, cups, or plastic items in the
bottom rack. Load small items in the bottom rack only 3. Lay the row of tines down in the rack to make room for
larger dishes, bowls, pots, pans or roasters.
if they are secured in place.
nLoad plates, soup bowls, etc., between prongs and
facing inward to the spray.
nOverlap the edges of plates for large loads.
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