If something is marked dishwasher safe "top drawer only"

[TheSurgeonsMate]

can I just ignore that? What's the difference between the top and bottom drawers?

the bottom rack is much closer to the hot drying element

It means one should only use ones best china when using this posh machine.

More delicate items to the top, dear.

Thanks, Ponders!

Often on plastic things. Risk they might melt if they fall through onto the element.