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WASHING SPECIAL
ITEMS
If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with
the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe.
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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 marks
to dishes and other items.
Bottles and Cans No
Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels
attached with glue can ioeaan and clog
the spray arms or pump and reduce
washing performance.
Cast Iron No
Seasoning will he removed and iron will
rust.
China/ Yes
Stoneware 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 fiatware will discolor.
Glass Yea
Milk glass yellows with repeated
dishwasher washing.
Holiow-Handie No
Knives Handles of some knives are attached to
the blade with adhesives wN,ch can
loosen if washed in the dishwasher.
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.
Mab_al Dishwash_r Safe?/Comments
Plastics Yes
Always check manufacturer's
recommendations before washing.
Plastics vary intheir capacity to withstand
high temperatures and detergents. Load
plastics in top rack only.
Stainless Steel Yes
Run a rinse cycle if not washing
immediately. Prolonged contact with food
containing salt, vinegar, milk products, or
fruit juice can damage finish.
Sterling Silver or Yes
Silver Plate Run e 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 instructions before
washing. Untreated wood can warp,
crack, or lose its finish.
DISHWASHER CARE
Cleaning Your Dishwasher
Clea_alO _ _ior
In mostcases,regularuseofa soft, damp clothorspongeand a
milddetergentisallthat isnecessaryto keepthe outsideof your
dishwasherlookingniceand clean.
Clemdng the intmior
Hard water micemls can cause a white film to build up on the
inside surfaces, especially just beneath the door area.
Do not clean the dishwasher Intedor until it has cooled. Wear
rubber gloves. Do not use any type of cleanser other than
dishwasher detergent because it may cause foaming or sudsing.
To clean interior
Make a paste with powdered dishwasher detergent on a damp
sponge and clean.
OR
Use liquidautomaticdishwasherdete_gemtand cleanwith a
damp sponge.
OR
See thevinegardnsoprocedurein "Spottingand filmingon
dishes"In "Troubleshooting."
NOTE: Runa Nom_ cycle withdetergentaftercleaningthe
interior.
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