Loading The Bottom Rack - Whirlpool 980 Series Use And Care Manual

LOADING YOUR DISHWASHER

Loading the bottom rack

Load items with cooked-on or dried-on food
in the bottom rack, with soiled surfaces
facing inward to the spray.
Mixed load
• Load plates, soup bowls, etc., between
prongs and facing inward to the spray.
• Make sure pot handles and other items do
not stop rotation of the spray arm. Spray
arm must move freely.
• Load heavily soiled cookware face down
in rack.
• Do not stack or overlap dishes. Water
spray must reach all soiled surfaces for
best results.
Utensil load
• Load cookie sheets, cake pans, and other
large items at sides and back. Loading
such items in front may keep water spray
from reaching detergent dispenser and
silverware basket.
NOTES:
• Do not load glasses, cups, or plastic items
in the bottom rack.
• Do not load items between the bottom rack
and the dishwasher tub. This can block
the water inlet opening.
• If you have removed the bottom rack for
unloading or cleaning, replace it with
bumpers in front.
Fold-down dividers
(on some models)
Fold-down dividers at the back of the rack
can be lowered to make room for deep
bowls, roasters, and other large items.
10
12 place setting load
Mixed load
Utensil load
Bumpers must face
dishwasher door