Foods such as mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice and tomato based products may cause discoloration of stainless steel and plastics if allowed to sit for a long period of time. Unless the dishwasher is to be operated at once, it is best to pre-rinse or use the RINSE cycle to rinse off these food soils. Load racks so that large items do not prevent the detergent dispenser from opening.
NOTE: Check manufacturer’s recommendations before washing items in question.'
NOTE: If the dishwasher drains into a Food Disposer, be sure disposer is completely empty before starting dishwasher.
Loading the Cutlery Rack
Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket may vary from your model. The cutlery rack is designed for flatware and most cooking or serving utensils. Heavily soiled utensils or items with baked on foods should be placed in the upper rack or silverware basket for best washing performance. The separators on the cutlery racks help keep flatware separated to avoid damage and improve cleaning.
Loading Upper Rack
Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket may vary from your model.
The upper rack is designed for flexibility in loading a wide variety of items including cups, glasses, stemware, small plates, bowls, etc.
Load glasses and plastic items in upper rack only.
Load items with open end facing down for better cleaning and draining.
Long-handled knives and utensils can be placed in upper rack.
Be sure nothing protrudes through the bottom of the arm.
NOTE: Make sure the loaded items do not interfere with the rotation of the spray arm. Check this by rotating the spray arm by hand.
NOTE: Damage may occur if delicate items touch each other during dishwasher operation.
Loading Bottom Rack
Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket may vary from your model.
The lower rack is best for plates, saucers, bowls, and cookware. Large items should be placed along the edge so they do not block the spray arm rotation.
For best results, place bowls, casseroles, and sauce pans with soiled surface facing down or toward the center. Tilt slightly for better drainage.
Be sure pan handles do not protrude through the bottom of the rack and block the spray arm rotation.
NOTE: Make sure the loaded items do not interfere with the rotation of the spray arm. Check this by rotating the spray arm by hand.
Loading Silverware Basket
Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket may vary from your model.
Load the silverware basket while it is in the bottom rack or take the basket out for loading on a counter or table.
In some models small items like baby bottle caps, jar lids, corn cob holders, etc., Can be placed in a covered section. Close the cover to hold small items in place.
Use suggested loading patterns, as shown, to increase washability of the silverware.
Be sure nothing protrudes through bottom of basket or rack to block the spray arm.
NOTE: Do not mix silver and stainless to avoid damaging the silver finish.
When covers are up, mix items in each section of the basket with some pointing up and some down to avoid nesting. Water spray cannot reach nested items.
NOTE: Make sure the loaded items do not interfere with the rotation of the spray arm. Check this by rotating the spray arm by hand.
