Loading Information; Before Washing; Upper Rack - Maytag Dishwasher User Manual

LOADING INFORMATION
Before Washing Upper Rack
(Features vary depending on model)
Typie_dly, the majority of loads contain items of va_?dng
size and tvpe. That's why your new Maytag dishwasher The upper rack is designed with great flexibility and
is designed to accommodate a varie_7 of dishes, glasses, versatility. Glasses, cups, stemware, light-weight" plas-
stemware, utmlsils and pots and pails, tics, small plates, bowls, pans, long-handled utensils
The following illush'ations and intormation _.qll help etc. can be loaded inthis rack.
you become more talniliar with vonr dishwasher rack
ing system. After a few dishloads, you _411be able to
determine the best arrangement fbr your items.
• Don't Prerinse. Simply serape off any bones or
large food particles. The disposer in your dish-
washer ;_,illhandle the occasional pits, fruit seeds and
popcorn. These items will be chopped into small
pieces during drain and removed with the drain
wa_er. You may hear a chopping noise dnring drain.
This is normal.
• If connected to a {bod waste disposer, make certain
the disposer is empty before starting the dish-
washer. This allows proper draining.
• Remove certain foods (such as mustard, inavon Items can he centered behind a single fine or loaded at
naise, lemon juice, vinegar, salt or dressings) from an angle to m_ndmize space. For best results, leave a
stainless steel flatware as soon as possible. These small space between pieces so they do not touch during
fooits may cause rusting and pitting if allowed to the cycle.
remain in contact _qth the snr_ce for an extended
period of time.
• Serape or soak items with burnt on foods as they
require more energy than the rest of the load to clean
satisfactorily.
• Soak or wipe a starchy film from utensils used to
cook Cbods such as potatoes, pasta, rice, oatmeal,
etc.., as they req_fire more energy tha_i the rest of the
load to clean satisfactorily.
General Recommendations Glasses, tumblers, stemware and cups can be placed in
• Place all items in the racks so tlley are separated and the top rack. Do not load these items over the tines.
f_cing center. This ensures the water spray can reach It makes them more dil}_cult to rinse.
soiled surfaces for good washing and rinsing results. Correct Incorrect
• Wedge fiat, ]ightw_%llt itenis (such as plastie lids)
next to the silverware basket or along the sides and
back of the racks.
• Load items so they do not rest over the top of the
wash tower. This water spray is needed to properly
clean items in the upper rack.
fine
• Avoid blocking the upper and lower spray arms by not in
allo_4ng items toextend beyond the racks.
• Place glasses in may row of the racks for proper clean-
ing and rinsing. Do not load glasses over the tines.
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