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WHAT CAN BE WASHED
Most household goods such as plates, saucepans, and flatware can be machine washed. If you are unsure, check with
the manufacturer or, if this is not possible, wash one item of a set over an extended period and then compare it with
the rest of the set. The user is responsible for what is washed in the dishwasher.
MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE INFORMATION
Aluminum Yes, Anodized aluminum may fade or darken. Patches and discoloration may appear, but these can
with caution be removed with steel wool. Remember not to position aluminum utensils so that they can
come in direct contact with the dishwasher detergent since this may result in black spots and
small erosion holes.
Cast Iron No The seasoning is lost and the iron rusts. Should be handwashed.
China Yes, China without decor or with decor protected by glaze is dishwasher safe. Remember,
Stoneware with caution however, to place the objects so they are not in contact with each other. If they come in
contact, they could be damaged. China with a pattern on top of the glaze, or with gold leaf
decor may fade. Check with the manufacturer. If this is not possible, wash one item of a set
over an extended period and then compare it with the rest of the set.
No Antiques and very delicate china should not be washed in the dishwasher.
Crystal Yes Place the items so that they cannot fall over or knock against each other while being washed.
Certain types of lead crystal may etch if they are machine washed. Check with your supplier.
Refer to china above for colored patterns or gold leaf decor. Use a low wash temperature.
Antiques and very delicate china should not be washed in the dishwasher.
Dirilyte No Gold-colored flatware can become discolored.
Glass Yes Milk-glass may become discolored.
Flatware with No Certain types of adhesives cannot withstand machine washing and may loosen.
bonded
handles
Sharp kitchen No May become dull if washed in very hot water or allowed to contact other items during
carving knives the washing process. Wood handles may also warp, crack or loosen.
Pewter No Pewter tarnishes.
Plastic No Cannot withstand machine washing.
(disposable)
Plasticware Yes If the item is not marked “Dishwasher safe”, test one of the items before the whole set is
washed. Place plastic items in the upper rack. Use drying without heat.
Stainless steel Yes, Rinse the items if they are not going to be washed immediately. Salty or acidic foods can stain if
with caution left on. Dry dishwasher detergent can also produce black marks which are difficult to remove.
Do not let copper items come in contact with stainless steel. Do not mix different types of
stainless steel.
Silver and Yes, Rinse the items if they are not going to be washed immediately. Salty or acidic foods
silver plate with caution can stain if left on. Dry dishwasher detergent can also produce black marks which are difficult to
remove. Do not put in same basket with stainless steel. Contact between the metals can
damage silver. Do not wash copper utensils in the same load. Silver may get a brown film.
Adhesive used to attach some hollow-handle knives can loosen.
Non-stick Yes After washing, wipe the non-stick coating with vegetable oil to keep if from losing non-stick
coatings quality.
Tin No Can rust.
Wood No Check manufacturer’s recommendation. Wood can warp, crack or loose its shape with any kind
of washing
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