Upper Rack; Lower Rack - GE Electronic Dishwasher Use And Care Manual

HOW TO LOAD YOUR DISHWASHER

Upper Rack

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mixing bowls and other items should be placed face down. Fold-down fingers (on some models) provide
flexibility for extra-large and hard-to-fit items.
Secure larger dishwasher-safe plastics over two fingers when possible.
Make sure small plastic items are secure so they can't fall onto the heater.
Be sure that items do not protrude through the bottom of the rack and block rotation of the middle spray
arm. This could result in poor wash performance for items in the upper rack.
Check to make sure that tall items will not block rotation of the top wash arm.

Lower Rack

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handle extend through the bottom rack. This could block the wash arm and cause poor washing results.
Fold-down fingers (on some models) provide flexibility for extra large and hard-to-fit items. The fingers
may be left in the up position or folded down to customize the lower rack.
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For best dishwashing results follow these loading guidelines. Features and
appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model.
The upper rack is for glasses, cups and
saucers. Cups and glasses fit best along
the sides. This is also a secure place
for dishwasher-safe plastics.
The cup shelf (on some models) may
be placed in the up or down position to
add flexibility. A wine glass holder (on
some models) secures wine glasses at
an angle for best washability. Because
wine glasses come in various sizes,
after loading, slowly push in the rack
to make sure they will clear the top of
the dishwasher.
The upper rack is good for all kinds of
odd-shaped utensils. Saucepans,
When loading the lower rack, do not
load large platters or trays in the front
right corner. They may prevent
detergent from circulating during the
wash cycle.
The lower rack is best used for
plates, saucers, and cookware. Large
items such as broiler pans and racks
should go along the right-hand side.
Load platters, pots and bowls along
the sides, in corners, or in the back.
The soiled side of items should face
the center of the rack.
Also, be careful not to let a portion
of an item such as a pot or dish