Loading the lower rack
The lower rack is designed for plates, pans,
casseroles, and utensils.
• Load items with cooked-on or dried-on food
in the lower rack with soiled surfaces facing
in toward the spray.
• For maximum capacity and stability of an
all-plate load, stagger or overlap small
plates with large ones.
• Load plates side to side along with pots,
pans, and large cookware, as shown.
• Do not put small items in the lower rack if
they are not secured in place.
• Racks with teal-colored tips can be
adjusted for different loads.
• Load soup, cereal, and serving bowls in the
rack in a variety of ways depending upon
their size and shape. Load bowls securely
between the rows of prongs. Do not nest
bowls because the spray won't reach their
surfaces.
• Do not load items between the bottom rack
and the side of the dishwasher tub. This
can block the water inlet opening.
• The FLEXI-BASKET* silverware basket can
be separated and placed into the lower
rack in several locations. Hold basket firmly
and pull apart. Now use both sections or
just one to load silverware.
Loading Your Dishwasher
Mixed load
Utensil load
continued on next page
Lower rack
loading tips
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