Loading Silverware Basket - Kenmore ELITE ULTRA WASH 665.16582 Use & Care Manual

• Do not load items between the bottom rack and the side of
the dishwasher tub because they might block the water inlet
opening.
NOTE: If you have removed the bottom rack for unloading or
cleaning, replace it with the bumpers in front.
Fold-down tines
You can fold down one or both rows of tines at the back of the
bottom rack.
Load the silverware basket while it is in the bottom rack or take
the basket out for loading on a counter or table.
NOTE: Unload or remove the basket before unloading the racks
to avoid spilling water droplets on the silverware.
• Place small items such as baby bottle caps, jar lids, corncob
holders, etc., in a covered section. Close the cover to hold
small items in place.
1. Grasp the tip of the tine that is in the tine holder. •
2. Gently pull the tine out of the tine holder.
3. Lay the row of tines down in the rack to make room for larger •
dishes, bowls, pots, pans or roasters.
Knife holder
Use the knife holder on the left side of the bottom rack to hold
knives that are too large for the silverware basket. Place knives in
the holder as shown.
To remove the knife holder
1. Slide up to release the hooks over the rack wire.
2. Lift knife holder out of rack.
To install the knife holder
1. Align the knife holder with the bottom rack as shown in the
illustration below.
2. Place the bottom slotted guide over the vertical wire in the
side of the rack.
3. Place the hooks, located on the back of the knife holder, over
the center rack wire and gently push down to lock into place.
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1. Top alignment
2. Bottom slotted guide
3. Knife holder hooks
Use suggested loading patterns, as shown, to increase
washability of your silverware.
This silverware basket can be separated and placed into the
bottom rack in several locations. Load silverware in all
sections or just one, depending upon your load.
When covers are up, mix items in each section of the basket
with some pointing up and some down to avoid nesting.
Spray cannot reach nested items.
IMPORTANT: Always load sharp items (knives, skewers, etc.)
pointing down.
To remove a small basket
1. Hold the center basket and one small basket. Slide the small
basket forward to release the tabs from the corresponding
slots.
2. Pull the baskets apart.
NOTES:
• Do not load silver or silver-plated silverware with stainless
steel. These metals can be damaged by contact with each
other during washing.
• Some foods (such as salt, vinegar, milk products, fruit juices,
etc.) can pit or corrode silverware. Run a rinse cycle if you do
not have a full load to wash immediately.
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