Whirlpool DU1100XTPB Use and Care Manual - Page 10

Loading Bottom Rack - parts

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Loading Bottom Rack The bottom rack is designed for plates, pans, casseroles, and utensils. Many items, up to 13" (33 cm) tall, fit in the bottom rack. (See recommended loading patterns shown.) s Load cookie sheets, cake pans, and other large items at the sides and back. Loading such items in front can keep the water spray from reaching the detergent dispenser. NOTE: The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the drawings shown. 10 place setting 12 place setting s Do not load glasses, cups, or plastic items in the bottom rack. Load small items in the bottom rack only if they are secured in place. s Load plates, soup bowls, etc., between tines. s Overlap the edges of plates for large loads. s Load soup, cereal, and serving bowls in the rack in a variety of ways depending upon their size and shape. Load bowls securely between the rows of tines. Do not nest bowls because the spray will not reach all surfaces. Mixed load s Secure heavily soiled cookware face down in the rack. s Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of the spray arm(s). The spray arm(s) must move freely. s Do not load items between the bottom rack and the side of the dishwasher tub because they might block the water inlet opening. FLIP AWAY™ plate holders (on some models) You can fold up all, or part, of the row of V-shaped flexible tines at the back of the bottom rack. This is useful when washing a variety of dishes, pots and pans, or roasters. Place the entire row of tines in the down position when washing a large number of plates. Utensil load 10 Fold away the plate tines to hold many bowls. Fold away the entire row of both plate and bowl tines to make room for larger pans or roasters.

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Loading Bottom Rack
The bottom rack is designed for plates, pans, casseroles, and
utensils. Many items, up to 13" (33 cm) tall, fit in the bottom rack.
(See recommended loading patterns shown.)
NOTE:
The features on your dishwasher rack may vary from the
drawings shown.
Do not load glasses, cups, or plastic items in the bottom
rack. Load small items in the bottom rack only if they are
secured in place.
Load plates, soup bowls, etc., between tines.
Overlap the edges of plates for large loads.
Load soup, cereal, and serving bowls in the rack in a variety
of ways depending upon their size and shape. Load bowls
securely between the rows of tines. Do not nest bowls
because the spray will not reach all surfaces.
Load cookie sheets, cake pans, and other large items at the
sides and back. Loading such items in front can keep the
water spray from reaching the detergent dispenser.
Secure heavily soiled cookware face down in the rack.
Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation
of the spray arm(s). The spray arm(s) must move freely.
Do not load items between the bottom rack and the side of
the dishwasher tub because they might block the water inlet
opening.
FLIP AWAY™ plate holders (on some models)
You can fold up all, or part, of the row of V-shaped flexible tines
at the back of the bottom rack. This is useful when washing a
variety of dishes, pots and pans, or roasters.
10 place setting
12 place setting
Utensil load
Mixed load
Place the entire row of tines in the down
position when washing a large number of
plates.
Fold away the plate tines to hold many bowls.
Fold away the entire row of both plate and
bowl tines to make room for larger pans or
roasters.