GE Profile PDW8700 Series Owner's Manual page 11

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Lower Rack
The lower rack is best used for plates,
S_ltlceI'S alld cookwai'e. I,aI'_e itelIlS stl(h _ls
broiler pans and baking racks should go
along the left-hand side. Ixmd platters, pots
and bowls along the sides, in corners or in
the back. The soiled side of imms should
ti_ce the center of the rack. If necessar};
oversized glasses and mugs can be placed
in the lower rack to maximize loading
flexibility:
_dso, be carefid 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 am_ and cause poor washing
results.
Fold-down tines (on some models) provide
flexibility fin" extra-large and hard-to-fit
items. The tines may be left in the up
position or tolded down to customize the
lower rack.
tabout Remove e ndcap
Removing the Upper Rack
_4_tlcan remove
the ui_per rack to allow
space fin" lmge items in the lower rack.
To remove the upper rack:
[_] Press thumb tab ()tit and reulove the
fi'ont end caps on each side of the rail.
[2-_ Pull the rack straight out and
off the rails.
_] Replace the end caps.
[_ Push the rails all the wa) back into
the dishwasher
N Slide the shower nozAe attachment
(located in use and care bag) oxer the
SI)Otl[.
•Showernozzle
attachment
N Then fill the lower rack and beoin
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cx cle,
NOTE: Don't forget to remove the shower nozzle
attachment before you replace the upper rack.
One-piece basket (on some models)
Three-piece basket (on some models)
Don't let any
item extend
through bottom
Silverware Basket
To load flatware, simply push the a(!justable
handle to either side. Put flatware in the
removable basket with fork and knife
handles up to protect your hands. Place
spoons in the basket with handles down.
Mix knives, fin'ks and spoons so they don't
nest together. Distribute evenly. Small
plastic items, such as measuring spoons and
lids fl'om small containe_ should go in the
bottom of the silverware basket with the
silverware
on tOl),
The one-piece silverware basket (on some
models) can be placed in the fi'ont, right
side or back of the lower rack.
A wirier}, of options is a\:filable regarding
the three-piece silverware basket (on some
models) in your dishwasher: The complete
basket is designed to fit on the right side of
the lower rack. Additionally, each end of
the basket is remo\:d)le to add loading
flexibility to accommodate flatware and
lower rack capadty needs.
The lids of both end and middle baskets
(on some models) can be closed to contain
small items. I,ong items can be placed on
the utility shelf in the upI)er rack.
t t
To remove endbaskets, grasp thebasket
at
opposite comers
andslide
apar_
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