GE GDF510-540 Series Owner's Manual

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Loading the dishwasher racks. GEAppliances.comFor best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverwarebaskets may vary from your model.Upper RackAlthough the upper rack is primarily for glasses, cupsand saucers, pots, pans, and plates can be placedin this rack for effective cleaning This is also a secureplace for dishwasher-safe plasticsThe upper rack is adjustable (on some models)to add flexibility in loading your dishwasherTo raise, remove the endcaps located at the end ofthe side rails Fully extend the rack to remove therack from the dishwasher Insert the rail between thetop and middle side wheels on the side of rack Tolower, insert the rail between the middle and bottomwheels Replace the endcaps on the ends of the railsto secure the rackThe utility shelf (on some models) may be placedin the up or down position to add flexibility A wineglass holder (on some models) secures wine glassesfor best washability Because wine glasses come invarious sizes, after loading, slowly pushin the rack to make sure they will clear the topof the dishwasherThe upper rack is good for all kinds of odd-shapedutensils Saucepans, mixing bowls and other itemsshould be placed face downFold-down tines (on some models) provide flexibilityfor extra-large and hard-to-fit itemsMake sure small plastic items are secure so theycan’t fall onto the heaterBe sure that items do not protrude through thebottom of the rack and block rotation of themiddle spray arm This could result in poor washperformance for items in the upper rackLower RackThe lower rack is best used for plates, saucers andcookware Large items such as broiler pans andbaking racks should go along the left or right-handside Load platters, pots and bowls along the sides,in corners or in the back If necessary, oversizedglasses and mugs can be placed in the lower rack tomaximize loading flexibilityAlso, be careful not to let a portion of an item suchas a pot or dish handle extend through the bottomrack This could block the wash arm and cause poorwashing resultsDo not let any item extend through the bottomof the silverware basket. Items that extend belowthe silverware basket could prevent the spray armfrom turning and cause poor wash performance.The reversible tine block (on some models) isdesigned for flexibility in loading dishes The tinesmay be rotated to position dishes in either directionFold-down tines (on some models) provide flexibilityfor extra-large and hard-to-fit items The tines maybe left in the up position, removed, reversed, orfolded down to customize the lower rackCheck to make surethat no items will blockrotation of the washarms.Silverware BasketThe silverware basket (on some models) is positionedon the front of the upper rack To install, slide thesilverware basket down hooking the tabs into thefront wire bumps on the rack To remove, lift up andout Avoid reaching over the silverware basket toload the dishwasherThe silverware basket (on some models) is locatedon the door To install, align slots on the back of thebasket with the knobs located on the door Slide thebasket down to lock into placeSilverware baskets can be removed from the rack ordoor to load or unload silverwarePut flatware in the removable basket with fork andknife handles up to protect your hands Place spoonsin the basket with handles down Mix knives, forksand spoons so they don’t nest together Distributeevenly Small plastic items, such as measuringspoons and lids from small containers should goin the bottom of the silverware basket with thesilverware on topThe lids of both end and middle baskets (on somemodels) can be closed to contain small items, suchas baby bottle nipples, plastic lids, or corn cobholders Long items can be placed in the utilitybasket or on the utility shelf in the upper rackOne-piece basket (on some models)Square basket (on some models)8NEW ARTWORK TO COME AI ORDXF FILES AVAILABLE FROM CAD?NEW ARTWORK TO COME AI ORDXF FILES AVAILABLE FROM CAD?NEW ARTWORK TO COME AI ORDXF FILES AVAILABLE FROM CAD?