Loading The Dishwasher Racks - GE GSM18 - Appliances 18 in. Dishwasher Owner's Manual

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For best dishwashing results, foflow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware
baskets may vary from your model.
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Upper Rack
Tile upper
ra(k is fin" glasses, cups and saucet_. This is also a secure
place fiw dishwashe>saib
plastics. A cup shelf may be placed
in the up
or down position
to add fle_bilitv:
The upper
tack is good fiw all
ldnds of odd-shaped
utensils.
Saucepans,
mixing bowls and other
items should
be placed tilce down.
Securelarger dishwasher-safeplastics over two fingers when
possible
Make sure smafl plastb items are secureso they can't fail onto the heating element
Be sure that items do not protrude through the bottom of the rack andblockrotation
of the mkJdlesprayarm. Th/_could resdt b poor washperfomTance for items b the
upperrack.
Lower Rack
When loading the lower rack, do not load largeplatters ortrays in the front lefi
corner Theymay prevent detergent from circulating during the wash cycle.
The lower rack is best used fi)I"plates, sauceI_ and cookware.
Im'ge
itelns should
go along the sides, ixmd plattei_,
pots and bowls ahmg
the sides, ill cornets
or ill the back. The soiled side of itelns should
ti_ce the center
of the rack.
Be careful not to let a portion of any item suchas a pot or dish handle extend
through the bottom rack. Thiscould block the wash arm and causepoor
washing results.
Silverware Basket
The silverware
basket
may be used without
tile topper
[br quick
loading;
with the toppe_; it may be benefidal
for holding
small items
in place.
Without the topper
Put tile flatware
in the remo\:lble
basket
with fi>rk and knife bandies
up to protect
your bands.
Place spoons
in the basket with handles
down. Mix knives, flwks and spoons
so they don't
nest togethei:
Distribute
evenl> Small plastic kems, such as measming
spoons
and
lids fl'om 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 containet_,
in the bottom
of tile basket
and snap the topper
in
})lace. Insert spoons
and fl)rl<s, handles
filet, tht ough the holes in the
topper.
Place knives, blades filet, through
the holes in the toppel:
About optiona/ accessories.
You can change
the appearance
of your dishwasher
to inatch
your kitchen
cabinets
by ordering
one of the following
optional
accessoYies.
Wood Panel TrimKit
This accessory contains trim and instructions for you to supply and install a 1/4" thick decorative wood (loot:
GPF18W
(\._lfite)
GPF18B
(Black)
These accessories
are a\zfilable at extra cost (Visa, MasterCard
or Discover
cards accepted)
by calling 800.626.2002.
Specif',.
accessor_
nt/illbei"
when ordering*

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