9Lower RackThe lower rack is best used for plates, saucers andcookware items. Large items, such as broiler pansand baking racks should go along the sides of therack. If necessary, oversized glasses and mugs canbe placed in the lower rack to maximize loadingflexibility. Plates, saucers and similar items should beplaced between the tines in the direction that allowsthe item to remain secure in the rack.Do not load large items where they may block thedetergent dispenser when the door is closed.The reversible tine blocks (on some models) aredesigned to allow greater flexibility in loading dishes.The direction of the tine blocks can be changed tomatch preferred loading direction. To adjust the tineblock direction, remove the clips securing the tineblocks to the racks by pulling up on the tab, thenflex the retaining wire to unseat the tine block fromthe lower rack. The tine block may be turned in theopposite direction to reverse the loading direction.Secure the tine block to the rack using the sameprocess and be sure to snap the same clips in place.WARNING! The clips can be achoke hazard for small children. Keep out ofreach of children.Fold down tines (on some models) allow for greaterflexibility in loading large items. Select the positionof the fold down tine that best accommodatesyour dishware items. The direction of the fold downtines can be changed to match preferred loadingdirection. To adjust the fold down tine direction,remove the clips securing the fold down tines to theracks by sliding the clip so that it disengages fromthe rack wire. The fold down tines may be rotatedin the opposite direction to reverse the loadingdirection. Secure the fold down tines to the rackusing the same clips. The clip is removed by pullingup on the clip and separating it from the rack.Replace the clip on the opposite side of the rack bypositioning the clip over the wire and pressing down.It is important to ensure that items do not protrudethrough the bottom of the rack or the silverwarebasket where they will block the rotation of the lowerspray arm. This could result in noise during operationand/or poor wash performance.ClipGEAppliances.comLower Rack - 10 Place Settings - GDF510 & GDF520 Lower Rack - 10 Place Settings - GDT530, GDF540 & GDT550Lower Rack - 12 Place Settings - GDF510 & GDF520 Lower Rack - 12 Place Settings - GDT530, GDF540 & GDT550