Whirlpool 980 Series - Manual (Page 9)

L O A D I N G Y O U R D I S H W A S H E R
Loading the top rack
Load the top rack with cups, glasses, and
smaller items. Do not cover the third level
wash when loading the top rack.
Cup and glass load
• Load so open ends face down for cleaning
and draining.
• Load glasses in top rack only - bottom rack is
not desigrted for glasses. Damage can occur.
• Place items in the rows between prongs.
Placing them over the prongs may lead to
breakage.
• Secure lightweight items.
• China, crystal, and other delicate items
must not touch each other during dish­
washer operation. Damage may occur.
Mixed load
• Small bowls, pans, and other utensils can
be placed in the top rack.
• Load plastic items in the top rack only.
Plastic items may melt in the bottom rack.
• Wash only plastic Hems marked “dish­
washer safe”.
• Load plastic Hems so the force of the spray
does ix>t move them during the cycle.
Extra-capacity
fold-down shelves
Use the fold-down shelves on both sides of
the top rack for extra loading space. Fold
them down over short Hems such as cups,
juice glasses, cereal bowls, etc.
• Adjust rack height if necessary (see below).
• To avoid chipping, do not let stemware
touch other Henns.
Infinite adjustabie top racic
Raise or lower the rack to fit tall Hems in
eHher the top or bottom rack. The top rack
does not have to be level.
• Turn the krx)b clockwise to raise a side of
the rack.
• Turn the knob counterclockwise to lower a
side of the rack.
Cup and
glass load
Mixed load
Lower