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If you have any doubts about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer to
see if it is dishwasher safe.
MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE? EXCEPTIONS/SPECIAL INFORMATION
Aluminum Yes High water temperature and detergents may
affect finish of anodized aluminum. All aluminum
willdarken when washed in the dishwasher. This
does not affect pan performance.
Disposable No Do not wash throwaway aluminum pans in the
Aluminum dishwasher. These might shift during washing and
transfer black marks to dishes and other items.
Bottles and No Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels attached
Cans with glue can loosen in your dishwasher, clog
spray arms or the pump, and will reduce washing
performance.
Cast Iron No Seasoning will be removed and iron will rust.
China/ Yes Always check manufacturer's recommendations
Stoneware before washing. Antique, hand-painted, or over-
the-glaze patterns may fade. Gold leaf can
discolor or fade.
Crystal Yes Always check manufacturer's recommendations
before washing. Some types of leaded crystal can
etch with repeated washings.
Gold No Gold-colored flatware will discolor.
Glass Yes Milk glass will yellow with repeated washings.
Hollow- No Handles of some knives are attached to the blade
Handle with adhesives which may loosen ifwashed in the
Knives dishwasher.
Pewter, Brass, No High water temperatures and detergent can
and Bronze discolor or pit finish.
Plastics Yes Always check manufacturer's recommendations
before washing. Plastics vary in their capacity to
withstandhigh water temperatures and detergents.
Load plastics in top rack only.
Disposable No Cannot withstand high water temperatures and
Plastics detergents.
Stainless Yes Runa RinseOnly cycle ifnot washing immediately.
Steel Prolongedcontact withfood containingsalt, vinegar,
milk products, or fruit juice coulddamage finish.
Sterling Silver Yes Run a Rinse Only cycle if not washing immedi-
or Silver Plate ately. 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
recommendations before washing. Untreated
wood can warp, crack, or lose its finish.
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