Hotpoint HDA3500NCC Owners Manual - Page 10

Loading the dishwasher racks For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets mog vorg from gout model. Upper Rack The 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. Securelarger dishwasher-safeplastics over two fingers when possible. Make suresmall plastic items are secureso theg can't fall onto the heating element. Lower Rack When loading the lower rock, do not load large platters or trays in the front right come_ Thegmag prevent detergent from circulating during the wash cgcle. The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers and cookware. Large items such as broiler pans and racks should go along the sides. Loud platters, pots and bowls along the sides,in corners or in the buck. The soiled side of items should face the center of the rack. Wash Tower Keep the center area clear in the lower rack. The wash tower rises through the center of the lower rack during the wash and rinse portions of the cgcle. Tower Do not cover upper rack tower Inot present on all models) Don't block the upper rack wash towe_ Don't block the wash tower or load toll things next to it. Be sure items don't fall through rack and block rotation of the sprag 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 Basket Put flatware in the removable basket with fork and knife handles up to protect gour hands. Placespoons in the basket with handles down. Mix knives, forks and spoons so theg don't nest together Distribute evenlg. 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 LETANY ITEM EXTEND THROUGH BOTTOM OF SILVERWAREBASKETAND RACK,TO ENSUREPROPER FUNCTION OF SPRAYARM. 10