GE GLD3806T Owner's Manual

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14Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tipsloading the dishwasher racks.For 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,cups and saucers, pots and pans can be placedin this rack for effective cleaning. Cups and glassesfit best along the sides. This is also a secure placefor dishwasher-safe plastics.The upper rack is adjustable (on some models)to add flexibility in loading your dishwasher.To lower, push tabs in and lower rack. To raise,just pull up on rack until it snaps.The utility shelf (on some models) may be placedin the up or down position to add flexibility. a wineglass holder (on some models) secures wineglasses for best washability. Because wine glassescome in various sizes, after loading, slowly pushin the rack to make sure they will clear the topof the dishwasher.The upper rack is good for all kinds of odd-shapedutensils. Saucepans, mixing bowls and other itemsshould be placed face down.Fold-down tines (on some models) provideflexibility for extra-large and hard-to-fit items.Secure larger dishwasher-safe plastics over 2 tineswhen possible.Make sure small plastic items are secure so theycan’t fall onto the heater.Be 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 rack.lower rackThe lower rack is best used for plates, saucers andcookware. Large items such as broiler pans andbaking racks should go along the left-hand side.Load platters, pots and bowls along the sides, incorners or in the back. The soiled side of itemsshould face the center of the rack. If necessary,oversized glasses and mugs can be placed in thelower rack to maximize loading flexibility.Also, 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 causepoor washing results.Fold-down tines (on some models) provideflexibility for extra-large and hard-to-fit items. Thetines may be left in the up position or folded downto customize the lower rack.do not let any itemextend through thebottom of the silverwarebasket. Items thatextend through the rackcould prevent the sprayarm from turning andcause poor washperformance.Check to make surethat no items will blockrotation of the washarms.Silverware basketTo load flatware, simply push the adjustablehandle to either side (on some models). Putflatware in the removable basket with fork andknife handles up to protect your hands. Placespoons in the basket with handles down. Mixknives, forks and spoons so they don’t nesttogether. Distribute evenly. Small plastic items,such as measuring spoons and lids from smallcontainers should go in the bottom of thesilverware basket with the silverware on top.The one-piece silverware basket (on some models)can be placed in the front, right side or back of thelower rack.A variety of options is available regarding thethree-piece silverware basket (on some models)in your dishwasher. The complete basket isdesigned to fit on the right side of the lower rack.Additionally, each end of the basket is removableto add loading flexibility to accommodate flatwareand lower rack capacity needs.The lids of both end and middle baskets(on some models) can be closed to contain smallitems. Long items can be placed on the utility shelfin the upper rack.The accessorybasket (on somemodels) can holdsmall items suchas baby bottlenipples, plastic lids,or corn cob holders.To remove end baskets, grasp thebasket at opposite corners and slideapart.Three-piece basket (on some models)One-piece basket (on some models)