Whirlpool DP3000XR Series - Manual (Page 6)

Bottom rack loading
• Place plates, soup bowls, etc., between
prongs and facing the spray.
• Make sure pot handles and other items do
not stop rotation of either the upper or lower
spray arm. Spray arms must move freely.
• Load items so they do not block or cover
the spray tower.
• Securely place heavily soiled cookware
face down in rack.
• Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other
large items at sides or back. Loading
such items in front may keep water spray
from reaching detergent dispenser.
NOTE:
• Do not load glasses, cups or plastic items
in the bottom rack.
• When lower rack is removed, replace
with bumpers in front.
Silverware basket loading
Load the silverware basket while it's in or
out of the bottom rack. The loaded basket
should be in the right front corner of the
bottom rack.
NO yES
Load forks and spoons so they don’t
nest together. Spray can't reach nested
items.
Mix items in each section of the basket
with some pointing up and some down.
Small items - baby bottle caps, jar lids,
etc. - can be put in any section.
^WARNING
Personal Safety Hazard
To avoid cuts from sharp items (knives,
forks, skewers, etc.), make sure these
items are put in point down.
Make sure sharp items (knives, torks,
skewers, etc.) are put in point down. Make
sure long items do not stop the upper
spray arm from turning.