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WASHING
SPECIALITEMS
If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check
with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe.
MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE?/COMMENTS
Aluminum Yes
High water temperature and
detergents can affect finish of
anodized aluminum.
Disposable No
Aluminum
Do not wash throwaway aluminum
pans in the dishwasher. These might
shift during washing and transfer
black marksto dishes and other
items.
Bottlesand No
Cans
Wash bottles and cans by hand.
Labels attached with glue can loosen
and clog the spray arms or pump and
reduce washing performance.
Cast Iron No
Seasoning will be removed and iron
will rust.
China/
Stoneware
Yes
Always check manufacturer's
recommendations before washing.
Antique, hand-painted, or over-the-
glaze patterns may fade. Gold leaf
can discolor or fade.
Crystal Yes
Check manufacturer's
recommendations before washing.
Some types of leaded crystal can
etch with repeated washing.
Gold No
Gold-colored flatware willdiscolor.
Glass Yes
Milk glass yellows with repeated
dishwasher washing.
Hollow-Handle No
Knives Handles of some knives are attached
to the blade with adhesives which
can loosen if washed in the
dishwasher.
MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE?/COMMENTS
Pewter, Brass, No
Bronze High water temperatures and
detergent can discolor or pit the
finish.
Disposable No
Plastics Cannot withstand high water
temperatures and detergents.
Plastics Yes
Always check manufacturer's
recommendations before washing.
Plastics vary in theircapacity to
withstand high water temperatures
and detergents. Load plastics intop
rack only.
Stainless Steel Yes
Run a rinse cycle ifnot washing
immediately. Prolonged contact with
food containing salt, vinegar, milk
products, or fruit juice can damage
finish.
Sterling Silver
or Silver Plate
Yes
Run a dnse cycle if not washing
immediately. Prolonged contact with
food containing salt, acid, or sulfide
(eggs, mayonnaise, and seafood) can
damage finish.
Tin No
Can rust.
Wooden Ware No
Wash by hand. Always check
manufacturer's instructionsbefore
washing. Untreated wood can warp,
crack, or lose its finish.
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