How to load your dishwasherThis is a random mixed load, the most common typeyou will have.Make sure dishes are properly loaded to insure thatwater' can reach the soiled surfaces. The wash arm inthe bottom sprays water up.. The tower' that rises inthe center sends water out over' the dishes to wash theitems in the upper' rack, A spray arm in the top washesdown alsoo Make sine to place tail items to the outsideso the upper' wash arm is not blocked_WATCH OUT FOR THIS.The wash tower rises through the center of the bottomrack during the wash and rinse portions of the cycle.Don't block it or load tall things next to it. Also, becareful not to let a portion of an item such as a pot ordish handle extend through the bottom rack. This couldb!ock the wash arm and cause poor washing resultsHow to load the TOP RACKBelow is the special upper rack that comes with thismodel.The top rack is best for glasses, cups and saucers.Cups and utensils can be washed when using thefolding shelf Load the bottom row first, then folddown the shelf and load the top row Cups and glassesfit best along the sides_ This is the place for dishwashe_safe plastics, too. Make sure small plastic items arelodged in tightly so they can't fall onto Calrod ®heatingunit.. Ar_'ange stemware so that it cannot move easily.Don't let the glasses touch each other:.Sauce pans, mixing bowls and other small items maybe placed--face down--in the top rack, The top rackis handy for all kinds of odd shapes, Be sure the forceof water and detergent can reach soiled surfaces.8