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Ifyou 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 Aluminum No 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 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 Always 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 glass yellows with repeated dishwasher washing.
Hollow-Handle Knives No Handles of some knives are attached to the blade with adhesives which can loosen
if washed in the dishwasher.
Pewter, Brass, Bronze No High water temperatures and detergent can discolor or pit the finish.
Disposable Plastics No Cannot withstand high water temperatures and detergents.
Plastics Yes Always check manufacturer's recommendations before washing. Plastics vary in
their 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 Run a rinse cycle if not washing immediately. Prolonged contact with food
Silver Plate 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.
Cleaning the Dishwasher
Clean the exterior of the dishwasher with a soft, damp cloth and
mild detergent. Ifyour dishwasher has a stainless steel exterior, a
stainless steel cleaner is recommended.
Clean the interior of the dishwasher, with a paste of powdered
dishwasher detergent and water or use liquid dishwasher detergent
on a damp sponge to clean the cooled-down interior.
A white vinegar rinse may remove white spots and film. Vinegar is
an acid, and using it too often could damage your dishwasher.
Put 2 cups (500 mL) white vinegar in a glass or dishwasher-safe
measuring cup on the bottom rack. Run the dishwasher through a
complete washing cycle using an air-dry or an energy-saving dry
option. Do not use detergent. Vinegar will mix with the wash water.
Storing the Dishwasher
If you will not be using the dishwasher during the summer months,
turn off the water and power supply to the dishwasher. In the
winter, if the dishwasher could be exposed to near freezing
temperatures or is left in aseasonal dwelling such as a second
home or vacation home, avoid water damage by having your
dishwasher winterized by authorized service personnel.
Ifyou have a drain air gap,
check and clean it if the _(
dishwasher isn't draining 4_
well.
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