Frigidaire FFID2426TW Complete Owners Guide - Page 7

PREPARING AND LOADING DISHES Loading the Top Rack Features and appearance of racks and silverware basket may vary from your model. The upper rack is designed for flexibility in loading a wide variety of items including cups, glasses, stemware, small plates, bowls, etc. Load glasses in top rack only. Damage may occur if placed in bottom rack. Load plastic items in top rack only. Melting may occur if placed in bottom rack. Load items with open ends facing down for better cleaning and draining. Damage may occur if delicate items touch each other during dishwasher operation. Long-handled knives and utensils can be placed in top rack. Be sure nothing protrudes through the bottom of the rack to block rotation of middle spray arm. Upper Rack The UPPER RACK cycle directs cleaning only to items in the upper rack and can be used to was a wide assortment of items. It is useful for washing partial loads - especially when the upper rack fills up with glasses and the lower rack is still empty. STEMWARE HOLDER/ CUPSHELVES are not available on all models. 10 place settings standard loading pattern Some models have fold-down cup shelf or a cup shelf/stemware holder. They can be used to load two levels of cups, juice glasses, and other short items. Stagger items on upper level so that water can reach all inside surfaces. Fold up to load tall glasses. 12 place settings standard loading pattern Place the clips of the cup shelf over the horizontal rack wires and push down to attach the cup shelf onto the second wire of the upper rack. 7