Whirlpool DU9450XT Use & Care Manual page 5

Proper loading
Always load dishes so soiled surfaces are reached by spray from rotating spray arms.
Water must be able to drain off completely for best drying results. Be careful to separate
items so spray can reach all surfaces.
Top rack loading
CUP AND GLASS LOAD
The top rack is designed for cups, glasses
and smaller items.
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Place so open ends face down for clean-
ing and draining.
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load glasses in top rack only. Bottom
rack is not designed for glasses. Damage
may occur.
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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Plastic items can be melted in the bottom
rack.
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Small bowls, pans and other utensils con
be placed in the top rack.
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Items wlth cooked-on or dried-on
foods
should be loaded in the bottom rack with
soiled surfaces facing the spray.
Place items in the rows between prongs.
Placing them over the prongs can lead
to breakage.
Be sure ligntweight items are held firmly
in place.
Chino, crystal and older delicate Items
must not touch each other during dish-
washer operotion. Damage may occur.
ADJUSIABLE TOP
RACK
The top rack does not have to be level
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LOWER
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Raise or lower one or both sides to help
fit tall items in the top or bottom rack.
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Turn knob clockwise to raise a side.
. Turn knob counterclockwise to
lower
a side.