Mixed load
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Load plastic items in the top rack only.
Only plastic items marked “dishwasher-
safe” are recommended.
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Load plastic items so the force of the spray
does not move them during the cycle.
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Plastic items may melt in the bottom rack.
Utensil load
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Small bowls, pans and other utensils can
be placed in the top rack.
Extra-capacity fold-down shelves
(on some models)
Extra shelves on the right and left side of the
top rack can be folded down over short items
(cups, juice glasses, cereal bowls, etc.) to
hold extra items.
Do not cover third level wash
(on some models)
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Loading the bottom rack
Items with cooked-on or dried-on food
should be loaded in the bottom rack, with
soiled surfaces facing inward to the spray.
Mixed load
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Make sure pot handles and other items do
not stop rotation of the lower spray arm.
Spray arm must move freely.
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Load items so they do not block or cover
the spray tower.
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Securely place heavily soiled cookware
face down in rack.
Dish load
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Place plates, soup bowls, etc., between
prongs and facing inward to the spray.
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Do not place items directly over spray
tower.
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