Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructionsloading the dishwasher racks GEAppliances.com11upper RackThe.upper.rack.is.for.glasses,.cups.and.saucers..Cups.and.glasses.fit.best.along..the.sides..This.is.also.a.secure.place.for.dishwasher-safe.plastics..The.upper.rack.is.good.for.all.kinds.of.odd-shaped.utensils..Saucepans,.mixing.bowls.and.other.items.should.be.placed.face.down.Secure larger dishwasher-safe plasticsover two fingers when possible.Make sure small plastic items are secureso they can’t fall onto the heating element.Wash TowerKeep the center area clear in the lowerrack.The.wash.tower.rises.through.the.center.of.the.lower.rack.during.the.wash.and.rinse.portions.of.the.cycle.For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverwarebaskets may vary from your model.lower RackWhen loading the lower rack, do not loadlarge platters or trays in the front rightcorner. They may prevent detergent fromcirculating during the wash cycle.The.lower.rack.is.best.used.for.plates,.saucers.and.cookware..Large.items.such.as.broiler.pans.and.racks.should.go.along.the.sides..Load.platters,.pots.and.bowls.along.the.sides,.in.corners.or.in.the.back..The.soiled.side.of.items.should.face.the.center.of.the.rack.don’t block the washtower or load tall thingsnext to it.Be.sure.items.don’t.fall.through.rack.and.block.rotation.of.the.spray.arm.Also,.be.careful.not.to..let.a.portion.of.an.item.such.as.a.pot.or.dish.handle.extend.through.the.bottom.rack..This.could.block.the.wash..arm.and.cause.poor.washing.results.Silverware basketPut.flatware.in.the.removable.basket.with.fork.and.knife.handles.up.to.protect.your.hands..Place.spoons.in.the.basket.with.handles.down..Mix.knives,.forks.and.spoons.so.they.don’t.nest.together..Distribute.evenly..Small.plastic.items,.such.as.measuring.spoons.and.lids.from.small.containers,.should.go.in.the.bottom.of.the.silverware.basket.with.silverware.on.top.DON’T.LET.ANY.ITEM.ExTEND.THROUGH.BOTTOM.OF.SILvERWARE.BASKET.AND.RACK,.TO.ENSURE.PROPER.FUNCTION..OF.SPRAY.ARM.do not cover upper rack tower(not present on all models)Towerdon’t block the upper rackwash tower.