Loading The Dishwasher - GE PDW1800 Series Owner's Manual

Loading the dishwasher.

For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines.
Don't let any
item extend
through
bottom.
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Upper Rack
The upper rack is for glasses, cups and
saucers. This is also a secure place for
dishwasher-safe plastics. A cup shelf may
be placed in the up or down position to
add flexibility. The upper rack is good for all
kinds of odd-shaped utensils. Saucepans,
mixing bowls and other items should be
placed face down.
Lower Rack
When loading the lower rack, do not load
large platters or trays in the front left
corner. They may prevent detergent from
circulating during the wash cycle.
The lower rack is best used for plates,
saucers and cookware. Large items should
go along the sides. 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.
Silverware Basket
The silverware basket may be used without
the topper for quick loading. With the
topper, flatware is better positioned for the
dishwasher to thoroughly wash and dry all
pieces by preventing nesting.
Without the topper
Put the flatware in the removable basket
with fork and knife handles up to protect
your hands. Place spoons in the basket
with handles down. Mix knives, forks
and spoons so they don't nest together.
Distribute evenly. Small plastic items, such
as measuring spoons and lids from small
containers, should go in the bottom of the
silverware basket with silverware on top.
With the topper
Place small plastic items, such as measuring
spoons and lids from small containers, in the
bottom of the basket and snap the topper in
place. Insert spoons and forks, handles first,
through the holes in the topper. Place knives,
blades first, through the holes in the topper.
Secure larger dishwasher-safe plastics over
2 tines 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.
Also, be careful not to let a portion of an
item such as a pot or dish handle extend
through the bottom rack. This could block
the wash arm and cause poor washing
results.