Loading The Silverware Basket - Whirlpool SERIES 980 Use And Care Manual

LOA DI NG Y O U R D IS HW A S H E R

Loading the silverware basket

• Load the silverware basket while it is in the
door or take the basket out for loading on a
counter or table.
•
Mix items in each section of the basket
with some pointing up and some down to
avoid nesting. Spray cannot reach nested
items.
IMPORTANT: Always load sharp items
(knives, skewers, forks, etc.) pointing
down.
• Put small items (baby bottle caps, jar lids,
etc.) in any section.
• You can also remove the basket for easy
unloading. Always unload or remove the
basket before unloading the racks to avoid
spilling water on the silverware.
To remove the basket:
1. Grab the basket by the handle and slide it
toward the top of the door.
2. Lift the basket off the holding buttons.
To replace the basket:
1. Set the basket on the holding buttons.
2. Slide the basket towards the bottom of
the door until it locks in place.
To open the basket:
•
Unhook the latch as shown.
NOTE: Be sure the cover is completely
latched before pulling out the bottom rack
and before closing the dishwasher door.
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