Complete Owner's Guide

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PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES
Loading the Top Rack
Features and appearance of racks and
silverware basket may vary from your
model.
The upper rack is designed for exibility in
loading a wide variety of items including cups,
glasses, stemware, small plates, bowls, etc.
Load glasses in top rack only. Damage may
occur if placed in bottom rack.
Load plastic items in top rack only. Melting
may occur if placed in bottom rack.
Load items with open ends facing down for
better cleaning and draining.
Damage may occur if delicate items touch
each other during dishwasher operation.
Long-handled knives and utensils can be
placed in top rack.
Be sure nothing protrudes through the bottom
of the rack to block rotation of middle spray
arm.
10 place settings standard loading pattern
12 place settings standard loading pattern
Some models have fold-down cup shelf or
a cup shelf/stemware holder. They can be
used to load two levels of cups, juice glasses,
and other short items. Stagger items on
upper level so that water can reach all inside
surfaces. Fold up to load tall glasses.
Upper Rack
The UPPER RACK cycle directs cleaning only
to items in the upper rack and can be used to
was a wide assortment of items. It is useful
for washing partial loads - especially when the
upper rack lls up with glasses and the lower
rack is still empty. STEMWARE HOLDER/
CUPSHELVES are not available on all
models.
Place the clips of the cup shelf over the horizontal
rack wires and push down to attach the cup shelf
onto the second wire of the upper rack.