Bottom Rack Loading; Silverware Basket Loading - Whirlpool DU4500XR Series Use & Care Manual

Bottom rack loading
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Make sure pot handles and other items
do not stop rotation of either the upper or
lower spray arm. Spray arms must move
freely.
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Securely place heavily soiled cookware
face down in rack.
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Place plates, soup bowls, etc., between
prongs and facing the spray.
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Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other
large items at sides or back. Loading
such items in front may keep water spray
from reaching detergent dispenser and
silverware basket.
NOTE:
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Do not load glasses, cups or plastic items
in the bottom rack.
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When lower rack is removed, replace
with bumpers in front.
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Silver-w-are basket loading
Load forks and spoons so they don't
nest together. Spray can't reach nested
Mix items in each section of the bas-
ket. Small items -baby bottle caps, jar
lids, etc.-can be put in any section.
Make sure sharp items (knives, forks,
skewers, etc.) are put in point down.
The silverware basket can be loaded
while it's in place on the door, or it can
be taken out for loading on the counter
or table.
It can also be removed for easy un-
loading. Always unload or remove the
basket before unloading the racks to
avoid spilling water droplets on the
To remove the basket, slide it toward
the top of the door- by the handle. Lift
it off the holding buttons. Replace it in
reverse order.
To open the basket, unhook the latch
as shown. Be sure the
cover is compleiel
latched before
pulling out the
bottom rack and
before closing
the dishwasher
door.