Use and Care Guide

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USING THE DISHWASHER
Loading
For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware
baskets may vary from your model.
Lower Rack
When loading the lower rack, do not load large platters
or trays in the front left. They may prevent detergent
from circulating during the wash cycle.
The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers and cookware.
Large items should go along the sides. Load platters, pots
and bowls along the sides, in corners or in the back. The
soiled side of items should face the center of the rack.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that items do
not protrude through the bottom of
the rack or the silverware basket
where they will block the rotation
of the lower spray arm. This could
result in noise during operation and/
or poor wash performance.
Silverware Basket
The silverware basket may be used without the topper
for quick loading. With the topper, flatware is better
positioned for the dishwasher to thoroughly wash and dry
all pieces by preventing nesting.
Without the topper
Put the flatware in the removable basket with fork and
knife handles up to protect your hands. Place spoons
in the basket with handles down. Mix knives, forks and
spoons so they don’t nest together. Distribute evenly.
Small plastic items, such as measuring spoons and lids
from small containers, should go in the bottom of the
silverware basket with silverware on top.
With the topper
Place small plastic items, such as measuring spoons and
lids from small containers, in the bottom of the basket
and snap the topper in place. Insert spoons and forks,
handles first, through the holes in the topper. Place
knives, blades first, through the holes in the topper.
IMPORTANT: Do not load large or tall utensils where they
may block the detergent dispenser or upper spray arm. This
could result in noise during operation and/or poor wash
performance.
Two-piece basket
To separate, grasp the basket at
opposite corners and slide apart.
PDT145 Series GDT225-226 Series
PDT145 Series
8 Place Settings
GDT225-226 Series
8 Place Settings 10 Place Settings 12 Place Settings
GDT225-226 Series GDT225-226 Series