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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?ICOMMENTS
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 dishesand other
items.
Bottlesand No
Cans
Wash bottles and cans by hand.
Labels attached with glue can loosen
and clog the spray arms or pump end
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 will discolor.
Glass Yes
Milk glassyellows 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
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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 intheir capacity to
withstand highwater temperatures
and detergents. Load plasticsintop
rack only.
Stainless Steel Yes
Run a rinsecycle ifnot washing
immediately.Prolonged contact with
food containingsalt, vinegar,milk
products, or fruitjuice can damage
finish.
SterlingSilver
or Silver Plate
Yes
Run a rinse cycle if not washing
immediately. Prolongedcontact with
food containingsalt, 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 itsfinish.
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