For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware
baskets may vary from your model.
The 3rd rack is the recommended location for
3rd Rack
silverware and has 2 trays:
(on some
models)
The utensil tray holds serving spoons, chop sticks,
spatulas, cutlery, whisks, etc. Be sure not to overlap
the utensil heads.
The silverware tray holds silverware individually in
slots and is positioned by alternating the heads of the
silverware.
These trays may be removed to allow for easier loading
and unloading, changing the side that the trays are on,
or to create extra space for the upper rack.
To remove a tray, fully extend the 3rd rack, grasp both
the front and back handles on one tray and gently lift
the tray out of the rack. To replace the tray, grasp both
handles and gently place it on the rack so that the
deepest part is towards the center of the rack.
8 Place Settings - Model: ZDT975
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Silverware
Utensil Tray
Tray
10 Place Settings - Model: ZDT975
Loading the Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Take care when loading,
CAUTION
unloading, or transporting
the silverware or utensil trays. The trays may
contain sharp or heavy items. If items are
dropped from the trays or the trays are dropped,
injury could occur.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Do not allow cutlery of different materials to touch
each other in the 3rd rack. Doing so may cause
discoloration of the cutlery.
The trays are only meant to be used with a GE
3rd rack dishwasher to hold silverware, cooking
utensils, and other small items. Using the trays for
any other purpose could result in damage to the
trays or damage to anything interacting with the
trays.
Ensure that the 3rd rack is fully closed before
shutting the dishwasher door. Shutting the door
with the rack partially extended could cause
damage to the dishwasher.
12 Place Settings - Model: ZDT975
*See Silverware Basket section
on how to load silverware