GE Spacemaker Use And Care Manual page 8

HOW TO LOAD Y
NOTE: Do not load large platters or trays in front right
of lower rack. They may prevent detergent from circulai
This is a random mixed load, the most common type
you will have.
Make sure dishes are properly loaded to insure that
water can reach the soiled surfaces. The wash arm in
the bottom sprays water up. The tower that rises in
the center sends water out over the dishes to wash the
items in the upper rack. A spray arm in the top washes
down also. Make sure to place tall items to the outside
so the upper wash arm is not blocked.
Place tall glasses, mugs, tumblers and stemware in
the deep front section. The shallow rear section is
ideal for cooking and serving utensils. Make sure
that all items–front and rear sections–do not extend
above the side wires of the rack. Arrange stemware
so that it cannot move easily. Don't let the glasses
touch each other.
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HOW TO LOAD THE TOP RACK
in the wash cycle.
WATCH OUT FOR THIS.
The washer tower rises through the center of the
bottom rack during the wash and rinse portions of
the cycle. Don't block it or load tall things next to it.
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.
This rack is ideal for dishwasher-safe Plastics. Load
small shallow items in the rear section-; larger, deeper
bowls in front section. If loading plastic tumblers in
deep front section, be sure that each plastic tumbler
is secured over two fingers.