Washing the Dishes
2. Load lower rack
To ensure best cleaning:
Place all items in the racks so they are separated and facing the center
of the racks.
Wedge flat, lightweight items next to the silverware basket or along the
sides and back of the racks.
Load items so they do not rest over the wash tower located in the center
of the lower rack.
Avoid blocking the upper and lower spray arms by not allowing items to
extend beyond the racks.
Large items may be placed in any convenient location in this rack.
Keep soiled surfaces facing the center of the rack.
The back of this rack accommodates a row of dinner plates or two rows
of smaller plates. Serving bowls and large pans fit across the front of the
rack or on the left side.
Folding tines (some models) located on the right side, provide loading
flexibility for large-shaped items.
1. Prepare dishes for washing
Scrape off bones or large food particles. Remove excessive quantities of
greasy/oily substances.
Scrape or soak items with burnt on foods as they require more energy
than the rest of the load to clean.
Scrape off tomato based food soils.
If connected to a food waste disposer, make certain the disposer is
empty before starting the dishwasher. This allows proper draining.
Mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon and other acidic foods can cause
rust or discoloration on stainless steel. Rinse these pieces as soon as
possible.
Starch from foods like potatoes, pasta, rice and oatmeal require more
energy to clean than the rest of the load.
3. Load upper rack
This rack is designed to hold glasses, cups, small plates,
bowls, cookware, etc.
Small plates or bowls should be loaded with soiled
surfaces facing the center of the rack.
The twin shelf (select models) on the right side of the
upper rack folds up or down. Fold it down to hold long-
handled knives, spatulas and spoons or short items like
cups or juice glasses. Fold it up for taller items like
bowls, plates, etc.
Place glasses in any row of the upper rack for proper
cleaning and rinsing. Do not load glasses over tines.
Upper rack can be removed when tall or oversized items
need to be loaded into the lower rack.
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