GE ADT521PGFBS Owner's Manual

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8Loading and place settings.For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverwarebaskets may vary from your model.Upper RackThe upper rack is primarily for glasses, cups, andsaucers. However, other items such as pots, pans,and plates may be placed in the upper rack. This isalso a secure place for dishwasher-safe plastic items.The upper rack can be used for odd sized utensils.Sauce pans, mixing bowls, and other similarly shapeditems should be placed face down for best washperformance. Ensure small plastic items are secureso that they cannot fall into the heater at the bottomof the dishwasher, potentially damaging the item.On some models, the upper rack may be adjustedto accommodate larger items. To adjust the upperrack, fully extend the upper rack and remove the twoplastic end caps on the front of the rails. Remove theupper rack. Select the set of rollers on the side of therack that provides the desired height, and reinstallthe upper rack by guiding the rack rails between theappropriate set of rollers. With the rack reinstalled,replace the two plastic end caps, ensuring the snapis properly engaged. Failure to properly engagethe end caps may result in the rack falling from thedishwasher.To add flexibility in loading, the utility shelf (on somemodels) may be placed in the up or down position.The shelf may also be used to secure stemware suchas wine glasses. Because these stemware itemscome in various sizes, slowly push the rack in toensure the items do not bump into the edges of thedishwasher, which may cause damage to the items.It is important to ensure that items do not protrudethrough the bottom of the rack or silverware basket(on some models) where they will block the rotationof the middle spray arm. This could result in noiseduring operation and/or poor wash performance.Check to make surethat no items will blockrotation of the washarms.8End CapRollersRailUpper Rack - 8 Place Settings -GDF510 & GDF520Upper Rack - 10 Place Settings -GDF510 & GDF520Upper Rack - 10 Place Settings -GDT530, GDF540 & GDT550Upper Rack - 8 Place Settings -GDT530, GDF540 & GDT550Upper Rack - 12 Place Settings -GDF510 & GDF520Upper Rack - 12 Place Settings -GDT530, GDF540 & GDT550