Patent ID: 8196593

Claim:
A dishwasher comprising: at least one cutlery basket for accommodating cutlery items in a horizontal position, wherein the at least one cutlery basket is adjustable at least in sections, and wherein the at least one cutlery basket includes: a first subsection having an adjustable clearance height, and a second subsection having an adjustable clearance height, wherein a depth of each subsection is configured to range from a maximum depth to a minimum depth, wherein at least a first portion of each subsection is adjustable in and between the minimum and maximum depths, and a second portion of each subsection is maintained at the maximum depth regardless of the adjustable position of the subsection, and wherein each of the first and second subsections is positionable in a first position when a base portion is generally horizontal, thereby defining a minimum clearance below the base portion, and a second position in which each subsection is pivoted to form an acute angle with respect to horizontal, thereby defining an increased clearance, relative to the first position, below the base portion.