Whirlpool 8500 Series Use And Care Manual page 16

Mixed load
l
Load plastic items in the top rack only. Only
plastic items marked "dishwasher safe" are
recommended.
l
Load plastic items so the force of the spray
does not move them during the cycle.
l
Plastic items can be melted in the bottom
rack.
Utensil load
. Small howls, pans and other utensils can be
placed in the top rack.
Adjustable 3-position top rack
(on some models~
. I
You can raise or lower the rack to fit tall items
in either the top or bottom rack. The high
and
bw positions are marked on the adjuster on the
side facing the center of the dishwasher.
1. Hold the top rack with one hand near the
adjuster.
Do not cover third level wash
Mixed load
2. Pull the top of the adjuster lever out with the
other hand.
3. Lift or lower the rack to one of the preset
positions.
4. Release the adjuster lever.
5. Repeat Steps l-4 for the three remaining
adjusters as needed. The four adjusters can
he raised or lowered separately or together,
as desired. The top rack does not have to be
level.
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