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DISHWASHER GUIDELINES
MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE SPECIAL INFORMATION
ALUMINUM------------------------------
Yes, except anodized alumi- High water temperature and detergents may
num and some cookware affect finish. Check cleaning instructions.
CAST IRON------------------------------
No Seasoning will be removed and iron will rust.
CHINA/STONEWARE------------------
Yes, except antique or hand Always check manufacturer’s recommendation
painted china. before washing. Antique, hand-painted or over-
the-glaze patterns may fade. Gold leaf may
discolor. It in doubt. Test-wash a small item
for several weeks before washing an entire set.
CRYSTAL--------------------------------
Yes, except antique or light- Always check manufacturer’s recommendation
weight delicate crystal before washing
.
Some types of leaded crystal
may etch with repeated washings. If in doubt
test-wash a small item for several weeks before
washing an entire set.
GLASS------------------------------------
Yes, except milkglass Milkglass will yellow with repeated dishwasher
washing.
GOLD PLATED FLATWARE---------
No Will discolor.
HOLLOW-HANDLE KNIVES--------
No Handles may be attached to the blade with
adhesives which may loosen if dishwasher
washed.
PEWTER-----------------------------------
No High water temperatures and detergent may
Discolor or pit finish.
DISPOSABLE PLASTICS-------------
No Cannot withstand high water temperatures
and detergents.
PLASTICS--------------------------------
Yes (if labeled Always check manufacturer’s recommendation
“dishwasher safe”) before washing. Plastics vary in their capacity
to withstand high water temperatures and
detergents.
STAINLESS STEEL--------------------
Yes Run a Rinse & Hold cycle if not washing
immediately. Prolonged contact with foods
containing salt, vinegar, milk products or
fruit juice could damage finish.
STERLING SILVER OR
SILVERPLATE--------------
Yes, except those with Run a Rinse & Hold cycle if not washing
Commercial “darkening”. immediately. Prolonged contact with foods
containing salt, acid or sulfide (eggs,
mayonnaise and seafood) could damage
finish. Commercial “darkening” may be
removed be detergent.
TIN------------------------------------------
No May rust
WOODEN ITEMS-----------------------
No Always check manufacturer’s recommendation
before washing. Wood may warp, crack or
Discolor.
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