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Adjustable Rack
(select models)
The Adjustable Upper Rack (select models) can be
raised or lowered to accommodate taller plates,
platters, pans, etc. optimizing useable space in both
upper and lower racks. Full size dinner plates can be
loaded in the upper rack if it is in the lower position.
Always adjust the upper rack before loading.
To lower the rack:
1. Pull the rack fully out.
2. Place thumbs on
each lever on
the adjuster
while holding
rack with hands.
3. Press down on
the levers with
thumbs and
push rack down.
The rack will come to a stop when it is in position.
To raise the rack:
1. Pull the rack fully out.
2. Place hands on both sides and lift up until rack
comes to a stop and latches in place.
Notes
• The dishwasher will not
operate correctly if the
rack wash arm
connection is not aligned
with one of the water
inlet holes on back wall
of the dishwasher.
• The left and right side adjusters on the racks
must both be fully in the upward or downward
position for proper connection.
Adjusters
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Removing the Upper Rack
The rack can be removed when tall or oversized items
need to be loaded into the lower rack. Unload the
rack before removing it from the dishwasher.
To remove rack with push tab rack stops (select
models):
1. Roll the rack 1 to 1 of the way out.
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2. To remove each plastic push tab rack stop from the
end of each track, push inward (toward the rack) on
the ridged area of the rack stop. The rack stop will
snap open and can be easily removed by pulling
straight out. Take
care to support the
track while
removing rack
stops.
3. Roll the rack all
the way out of the
track and remove
from the
dishwasher.
To replace:
• Reverse the above procedure to replace the rack into
the dishwasher.
To remove rack with tab-lock rack stops
(select models)
1. Roll the rack 1/3 to 1/2 of the way out.
2. Locate the rack stops at the end of each track.
Squeeze the tab in the middle of the rack stop and
pull the rack stop straight out. Take care to support
the rack while removing the rack stops.
3. Roll the rack all the way out of the track and remove
from the
dishwasher.
To replace:
Tab Lock
1. Replace the
dishwasher rack
by guiding the
wheels into the
tracks.
2. Push each rack stop
squarely into the end of the track until
the catch pops into the small hole on the
side of the track.
Push Tab
Rack Stop
Tab Lock
Rack Stop