What Can and Cannot Be manufacturer, simply test-wash a small item for
Washed in Your Dishwasher several weeks before attempting to wash an
entire set.
Most tableware, eookware and silverware can be
REMEMBER: It is the user's responsibility to
safely washed in your Maytag dishwasher. If you
have any doubts about a particular piece of determine ifdishware should be washed in a
dishware, check with the manufacturer to see if dishwasher.
it is dishwasher safe. If you cannot reach the
Dishwasher .... Dishwasher
.... Safe? Special Information Material Safe? Special Information
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Yes, except High water temperature and Pewter No High water temperatures
anodized alu- detergents may affect finish, and detergent may
minuin and Check cleaning instructions, discolor or pit finish.
some cook ..... :
ware. No Cannot withstand high
water temperatures and
Cast_n No Seasoning will be removed, detergents.
and iron will rust.
..... ............. P_tics .... Yes Always check
Yes, except Always check manufacturer's (If labeled manufacturer's
Stoneware antique or recommendation before "dishwasher recommendation before
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hand-painted washing. Antique hand- :: safe") washing. Plastics vary in
china, painted or over-the-glaze their capacity to withstand
patterns may fade. Gold leaf high water temperatures
: may discolor. If in doubt, :: and detergents.
........ ................. test-wash a small item for
::: several weeks before S_nless Yes Run a Rinse & Hold Cycle
washing an entire set. Steel (select models) if not
.... washing immediately. Pro-
:erys_ Yes, except Always check manufacturer's longed contact with foods
........ .... containing salt, vinegar,
:: antique or recommendation before :
lightweight washing. Some types of ...... milk products or fruit juice
delicate leaded crystal may etch could damage finish.
crystal, with repeated washings ..........
If in doubt, test-wash a SterRng Yes, except Run a Rinse & Hold Cycle
small item for several Silver or .... those with (select models) if not
weeks before washing an commercial washing immediately. Pro-
entire set. ....... ..... "darkening". longed contact with food
:::: : ::: : : containing salt, acid or
Yes, except Milkglass will yellow with .... ..... : sulfide (eggs, mayonnaise
milkglass, repeated dishwasher and seafood) could dana-
washing. .... : age finish. Commercial
' ...... "darkening" may be
_ld, No Will discolor, removed by detergent.
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Tin No MW rust.
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Hollow: No Handles may be attached No Always check manufac-
H_e : to the blade with adhesives Items turer's recommendation
Knives which may loosen if before washing. Wood
: dishwasher washed, may warp, crack or
discolor.
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