Maytag MDB8949SBM Use & Care Guide - Page 8
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Dishwasher Features Your Maytag dishwasher may have some or all of these features. Split & Fit™ Utensil Basket The split silverware basket can be separated and placed in various locations in the lower rack. Load flatware and utensils into both sections or just one, depending on your load. Stack-Rack Shelves Increase loading flexibility - items like casserole dishes stay stable while the folding shelf allows you to load smaller items on top. To split the basket: Hold the basket firmly along the sides. Unlock the baskets. Silverware basket lids: Use silverware basket lids to provide optimal spacing and best cleaning performance. Utensil Basket Use the utensil basket to hold specialty cooking utensils (serving spoons, spatulas, and similar items), or overflow silverware items. The basket hangs on the bottom rack in the right-hand corner. Load the basket while it is on the bottom rack or remove the basket for loading on a counter or table. NOTE: Spin the spray arms. Be sure items in the basket do not stop the rotation of the spray arms. Folding Tines The Folding Tines located in the front right corner (lower rack) provide convenient loading space for large, bulky items such as pots, pans and mixing bowls. To lower the tines: Gently push the tines out of each holder toward the center rack and lay the tines down. Cup Clips The Cup Clips located in the center of the upper rack can be used to hold lightweight plastic items, cooking utensils and knives in place. Clip the item between the tine and the clip. 8 Cup Shelf Fold down the extra shelf on the left-hand or right-hand side of the top rack to hold additional cups, stemware, or long items such as utensils and spatulas. Adjustable Upper Racks The Adjustable Upper Rack and can be raised or lowered to accommodate taller plates, platters, pots or pans, in the upper or lower racks. Full size dinner plates can be loaded in the upper rack if it is in the lower position. NOTE: Always unload racks before adjusting. To raise the rack, press both rack adjusters and lift the rack until it is in the Up position and level. To lower the rack, press both rack adjusters and slide the rack back to its lower position. Manual Adjustable 2-Position Top Rack You can raise or lower the top rack to fit tall items in either the top or bottom rack. Adjusters are located on each side of the top rack. Raise the top rack to accommodate items up to 9" (22 cm) in the top rack and 13" (33 cm) in the bottom rack, or lower the top rack to accommodate items up to 11" (28 cm) in both the top and bottom racks. IMPORTANT: Remove dishes prior to removing the top rack from the dishwasher. To raise, remove rack and slide lower wheels into the rails as directed in "Removable Top Rack" section. To lower, remove rack and slide upper wheels into the rails as directed in "Removable Top Rack" section.