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LOADING
INFORMATION
Before
Washing
Upper
Rack
(Features
vary depending
on model)
T}?ically, the majority of loads contain items of vai?'ing
size and type. That_ why your new Maytag dishwasber
The npper rack is designed with great flexibili b' and
is designed to accommodate a variety of dishes, glasses,
versatility. Classes, cups, stemware, light weight plas-
stemware, utensils and pots and pans.
tics, small plates, bowls, pans, long handled utensils
The following illustrations
and information
will help
etc. can be loaded in this rack.
you become more familiar with your dishwasher rack-
ing system. After a few dishloacis, you will be able to
determine
the best arrangement
for your iterns.
• Don't
Prerinse.
Simply serape off any bones
or
large
food particles.
The disposer in yonr dish-
washer will handle the occasional pits, fruit seeds and
popcorn.
These items will be chopped
into small
pieces during drain and removed with the drain
water. You may hear a chopping noise during drain.
This is normal.
• If connected to a food waste disposer, make certain
the disposer
is empty" before
starling
the dish-
washer.
This allows proper draining.
• Remove
eertain
foods (such as mustard, mayon-
Items can be centered behind a single tine or loaded at
naise, lemon juice, vinegar, salt or dressings) from
an angle to maximize space. For best results, leave a
stainless steel flatware
as soon as possible.
These
small space between pieces so they do not touch during
foods may cause rusting and pitting if allowed to
the cycle.
remain in contact _,ith the surface fbr an extended
period of time.
• Serape or soak items with burnt on foods as they
require more ener_7 than the rest of the load to clean
satisfactorily.
• Soak or wipe a starchy film from utensils used to
cook foods such as potatoes, pasta, rice, oatmeal,
etc...as they require more energy than the rest of the
load to clean satisfactorily.
General
Recommendations
Classes, tumblers, stemware and cups can be placed in
• Place all items in the racks so they are separated and
the top rack. Do not load these items over the tines.
facing centei_ This ensures the water spray" can reach
It makes them more dimcnlt to rinse.
soiled surfaces for good washing and rinsing results.
Correct
Incorrect
• Wedge flat, lightweight items (such as plastic lids)
next to the silverware basket or along the sides and
back of the racks.
• Load items so they do not rest over the top of the
wash tower. This water sprav is needed to properly
clean items in the upper rack.
Tine
• Avoid blocking the upper and lower spray arms by not
in
allowing items to extend beyond the racks.
• Place glasses in any row of the racks for proper clean-
ing and rinsing. Do not load glasses over the tines.
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