GE Dishwasher Silverware Basket (WD28X22867)

The GE Dishwasher Silverware Basket is the removable basket that holds utensils, cutlery, and small items securely during the wash cycle. It sits in the lower rack of the dishwasher and allows water and detergent to circulate around silverware for thorough cleaning. The basket includes slots and dividers that keep items separated and upright so they come out clean and undamaged.

The GE Dishwasher Silverware Basket can wear out over time from repeated use, exposure to heat, and the constant force of water during wash cycles. The plastic can crack, warp, or become brittle, and the lid or handle may break off, making it difficult to keep utensils contained. Tines and dividers inside the basket can also snap, leaving gaps that allow items to fall through to the bottom of the dishwasher.

Look for these signs that your silverware basket may need to be replaced:

- Cracks or breaks in the basket body that allow utensils to fall through

- Missing, bent, or broken dividers inside the basket

- Lid no longer closes, latches, or stays attached

- Handle is cracked, broken, or detached

- Basket warped or misshapen and no longer fits in the rack properly

- Utensils consistently falling to the bottom of the dishwasher during a cycle