What Can & Cannot Be Washed
Most tableware,cookware and flatware can safely be washed in your dishwasher,Check
with the manufacturer.
Material DishwasherSafe SpecialInformation
Aluminum Yes,exceptanodized. Highwatertemperatureanddetergents
mayaffectfinish.
CastIron No Seasoningwillbe removed,andironwillrust.
China/Stoneware Yes,exceptantique Alwayscheckmanufacturer'srecommendation
or hand-painted, beforewashing.Antique,hand-paintedor
over-the-glazepatternsmayfade.Goldleaf
maydiscolor.
Crystal Yes,exceptantiqueor Alwayscheckmanufacturer's
delicatecrystal, recommendationbeforewashing.Sometypes
ofleadedcrystalmayetchwithrepeated
washings.
Filters Notrecommended. Mayleaveadingydepositorstainon
dishwasherinterior.
Glass Yes A specialtyglasscalled"milkglass"canyellow
with repeateddishwasherwashing.
Gold-PlatedFlatware No Willdiscolor.
Pewter,Tin No
Plastics Yes,toprack,except Alwayscheckmanufacturer'srecommendation
disposableplasticitems, beforewashing.Plasticsvary intheircapacity
towithstandhighwatertemperaturesand
detergents.Disposableplasticitems
arenotdishwashersafeforthisreason.
StainlessSteel Yes
Runa Rinsecycleif notwashingimmediately.
Prolongedcontactwithfoodscontainingsalt,vinegar,
milkproductsorjuice coulddamagefinish.
SterlingSilveror No,if hascommercial
Silverplate "darkening".
Alwayscheckmanufacturer'srecommendation
beforewashing.Runa Rinsecycle if notwashing
immediately.Prolongedcontactwithfoodcontaining
salt,acidor sulfide(eggs,mayonnaiseand seafood)
coulddamagefinish. Commercial"darkening"
mayberemovedby detergent.
WoodenItems No Woodmaywarp,crackor discolor.