Whirlpool series 980 Use And Care Manual page 9

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Load items with cooked=on or dried=on food 12 place setting load
in the bottom rack, with soiled surfaces
facing inward to the spray.
Mixed load
• Load plates, soup bowls, etc., between
prongs and facing inward to the spray.
• Make sure pot handles and other items do
not stop rotation of the spray arm. Spray
arm must move freely.
• Load heavily soiled cookware face down
in rack.
• Do not stack or overlap dishes. Water
spray must reach all soiled surfaces for
best results.
Utensil load
• Load cookie sheets, cake pans, and other
large items at sides and back. Loading
such items in front may keep water spray
from reaching detergent dispenser and
silverware basket.
NOTES:
• Do not load glasses, cups, or plastic items
in the bottom rack.
• Do not load items between the bottom rack
and the dishwasher tub. This can block
the water inlet opening.
• If you have removed the bottom rack for
unloading or cleaning, replace it with
bumpers in front.
Mixed load
Utensil load
Bumpers must face
dishwasher door
Fold=down dividers
Fold-down dividers at the back of the rack
can be lowered to make room for deep
bowls, roasters, and other large items.