What is the correct way to place silverware in dishwasher facing up or down?

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If you place it so that the handles are up, you do not have to touch the working end of the freshly sanitized silverware when it's done. This position also puts the dirty end nearest the high-pressure jets below during washing and rinsing. However, the handles are usually thinner, so you can get a lot more silverware into a rack if the handles are down.

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