Special tips on dishwasher use
If you have any doubts about washing a particular piece of dishware, check with the manufac-
turer to see if it is dishwasher safe.
NOTE: It is the user’s responsibility to determine if dishware should be washed in a
dishwasher.
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Aluminum Yes
High water temperature and detergents may affect
finish of anodized aluminum.
Cast Iron No
Seasoning will be removed and iron will rust.
China/
Yes
Always check manufacturer’s recommendations beforE
Stoneware
washing. Antique, hand-painted or over-the-glaze
patterns may fade. Gold leaf may discolor or fade.
Crystal Yes Always check manufacturer’s recommendations before
washing. Some types of leaded crystal may etch with
repeated washings.
Gold
No
Gold-colored flatware will discolor.
Glass
Yes Milk glass will yellow with repeated dishwasher wash-
ing.
Hollow-
No
Handles of some knives are attached to the blade
Handle with adhesives which may loosen if washed in the
Knives dishwasher.
Pewter
No
High water temperatures and detergent may discolor
or pit finish.
Disposable
No Cannot withstand high water temperatures and deter-
Plastics
gents.
Plastics
Yes
Always check manufacturer’s recommendations before
washing. Plastics vary in their capacity to withstand
high water temperatures and detergents.
Stainless
Yes
Run a Rinse & Hold cycle if not washing immediately.
Steel
Prolonged contact with food containing salt, vinegar,
milk products or fruit juice could damage finish.
Sterling
Yes
Silver or
Run a Rinse Hold cycle if not washing immediately.
Sitver plate
Prolonged contact with food containing salt, acid
or sutfide (eggs, mayonnaise and seafood) could
damage finish.
Tin
No
May rust.
Wooden
No
Always check manufacturer’s recommendations before
Ware
washing. Untreated wood may warp, crack or lose its
finish.
Bottles and
No
Cans
Labels attached with glue can loosen during a wash.
Loose labels can clog spray arms or the pump and will
reduce washing performance. Remove labels before
putting items in dishwasher or wash by hand.
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