Properly loading your ZLINE Top Control Classic Dishwasher is key to achieving sparkling clean dishes. Here's a helpful guide:
Upper Basket: This is the place for cups, glasses, small plates, and plastic items. Position items with their soiled surfaces facing down or toward the center of the basket for efficient water drainage and cleaning.
Lower Basket: Reserve this area for dinner plates, soup bowls, pots, lids, and casserole dishes. Load larger items with their open sides facing downwards to allow for optimal water exposure and cleaning. Avoid overcrowding the lower basket to ensure the water jets can reach all surfaces.
Silverware Basket: Utilize the silverware basket's compartments to separate spoons, knives, forks, and other utensils. This helps prevent items from nesting and ensures they are thoroughly cleaned. Ensure that silverware handles or utensil ends do not extend past the bottom of the basket, as this can impede the spray arm's movement.
Preventing Obstruction: Always make sure that your loaded dishes do not block the rotation of the spray arms in both the upper and lower baskets. Position large items around the edges to avoid interfering with the spray arms. This will help ensure every item is washed.
Adding or Removing Dishes Mid-Cycle: If you need to add or remove items after a wash cycle has started, open the dishwasher door slightly, allowing the water action to stop completely before making adjustments. Close the door firmly within four seconds to resume the cycle. This feature allows you to adapt to unexpected needs and maintain the dishwasher's efficiency.
By following these loading tips, you will maximize the cleaning performance of your ZLINE dishwasher and enjoy spotless dishes with every wash.
