Loading The Dishwasher Racks; Upper Rack; Lower Rack - GE GDF510-540 Series Owner's Manual

Loading the dishwasher racks.

For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware
baskets may vary from your model.
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One-piece basket (on some models)
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Upper Rack

Although the upper rack is primarily for glasses, cups
and saucers, pots, pans, and plates can be
in this rack for effective cleaning . This is also a secure
place for dishwasher-safe plastics .
The upper rack is adjustable (on some models)
to add flexibility in loading your dishwasher .
To raise, remove the endcaps located at the end of
the side rails . Fully extend the rack to remove the
rack from the dishwasher . Insert the rail between the
top and middle side wheels on the side of rack . To
lower, insert the rail between the middle and bottom
wheels . Replace the endcaps on the ends of the rails
to secure the rack .
The utility shelf (on some models) may be placed
in the up or down position to add flexibility . A wine
glass holder (on some models) secures wine glasses
for best washability . Because wine glasses come in
various sizes, after loading, slowly push
in the rack to make sure they will clear the top

Lower Rack

The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers and
cookware . Large items such as broiler pans and
baking racks should go along the left
side . Load platters, pots and bowls along the sides,
in corners or in the back . If necessary, oversized
glasses and mugs can be placed in the lower rack to
maximize loading flexibility .
Also, be careful 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 arm and cause poor
washing results .
Do not let any item extend through the bottom
of the silverware basket. Items that extend
the silverware basket could prevent the spray arm
from turning and cause poor wash performance.
Silverware Basket
The silverware basket (on some models) is positioned
on the front of the upper rack . To install, slide the
silverware basket down hooking the tabs into the
front wire bumps on the rack . To remove, lift up and
out . Avoid reaching over the silverware basket to
load the dishwasher .
The silverware basket (on some models) is located
on the door . To install, align slots on the back of the
basket with the knobs located on the door . Slide the
basket down to lock into place .
Silverware baskets can be removed from the rack or
door to load or unload silverware .
of the dishwasher .
The upper rack is good for all kinds of odd-shaped
utensils . Saucepans, mixing bowls and other items
placed
should be placed face down .
Fold-down tines (on some models) provide flexibility
for extra-large and hard-to-fit items .
Make sure small plastic items are secure so they
can't fall onto the heater .
Be sure that items do not protrude through the
bottom of the rack and block rotation of the
middle spray arm . This could result in poor wash
performance for items in the upper rack .
The reversible tine block (on some models) is
designed for flexibility in loading dishes . The tines
may be rotated to position dishes in either direction .
or right-hand
Fold-down tines (on some models) provide flexibility
for extra-large and hard-to-fit items . The tines may
be left in the up position, removed, reversed, or
folded down to customize the lower rack .
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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, forks
and spoons so they don't nest together . Distribute
evenly . Small plastic items, such as measuring
spoons and lids from small containers should go
in the bottom of the silverware basket with the
silverware on top .
The lids of both end and middle baskets (on some
models) can be closed
as baby bottle nipples, plastic lids, or corn cob
holders . Long items
basket or on the utility shelf in the upper
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Check to make sure
that no items will block
rotation of the wash
arms.
to contain small items, such
can be placed in the utility
rack .
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