GE ZDT870SIFII - Manual (Page 16)

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For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware
baskets may vary from your model.
Lower
Rack
The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers and
cookware items. Large items, such as broiler pans
and baking racks should be placed along the sides
of the rack. If necessary, oversized glasses and mugs
can be placed in the lower rack to maximize loading
flexibility. Plates, saucers and similar items should be
placed between the tines in the direction that allows
the item to remain secure in the rack.
NOTE: Do not load large items in the lower rack where
they may block the wash jets from rinsing out the
detergent dispenser.
The lower rack fold down tines can be adjusted
to different upright angles or placed flat to provide
flexibility for hard-to-fit or extra-large items.
The reversible tine blocks are designed to allow
greater flexibility in loading dishes. The direction of the
tine blocks can be changed to match your preferred
loading direction as shown in Figure A or Figure B.
To adjust the tine block
direction, remove the clips
securing the tine blocks to
the racks by pulling up on
the tab, then gently flex the
retaining wire from the center
to unseat the tine block from
the lower rack. The tine block
may be turned in the opposite
direction to reverse loading
direction. Secure the tine block
to the rack using the same
process and be sure to snap
the clips back in place.
WARNING!
The clips can be a choke
hazard for small children. Keep out of reach of
children.
To change the direction of the fold down tines, lower
the tines, then pull away from the bar clips that secure
the tines to the rack and remove. Reverse the direction
of the tines, orienting the handle on the opposite side of
the rack. Reattach the tines to the bar clips by pushing
the tines back until they click in place. The indexer will
also need to be switched to the opposite side of the
dishwasher. To remove the indexer, simply slide it the in
the direction labeled “unlock.” Then, align the indexer
with the rack on the other side and slide in the direction
that says “lock” in order to reattach the indexer to the
rack.
IMPORTANT: It is important to ensure that items do
not protrude through the bottom of the rack or the
silverware basket where they will block the rotation
of the lower spray arm. Also, ensure that large plates,
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could result in noise during operation and/or poor wash
performance.
Clip
Figure A Figure B
Bar Clip
3 Angled
Positions
Available
or Folded
Down
Indexer
To lock, slide right.
To unlock, slide left.
Loading the Dishwasher
Dishwasher