Washing Special Items
If you have any doubts about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer to see if
it isdishwasher safe.
MATERIAL DISHWASHER SAFE? EXCEPTIONS/SPECIAL INFORMATION
Aluminum Yes High water temperature and detergents can pit
finish of anodized aluminum.
Bottles No Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels attached
and Cans with glue can loosen in your dishwasher. Loose
labels and glue can clog spray arm or the pump
and will reduce washing performance.
Cast Iron No Seasoning will be removed and iron will rust.
China/ Yea Always check manufacturer's recommendations
Stoneware before washing. Antique, hand-painted, or over-
the-glaze pattems may fade. Gold leaf can
discolor or fade.
Crystal Yes Always check manufacturer's recommendations
before washing. Some types of leaded crystal
can etch with repeated washings.
Gold No Gold-colored flatware will discolor.
Glass Yes Milk glass will yellow with repeated dishwasher
washing.
Hollow- No Handles of some knives are attached to the
Handle blade with adhesives which may loosen if
Knives washed in the dishwasher.
Pewter No High water temperatures and detergent can
discolor or pit finish.
Disposable No Cannot withstand high water temperatures and
Plastics detergents.
Plastics Yea Always check manufacturer's recommendations
before washing. Plastics vary in their capacity to
withstand high water temperatures and deter-
gents. Load plastics in top rack only.
Stainless Yes Run the RINSE & HOLD cycle if not washing
Steel immediately. Prolonged contact with food
containing salt, vinegar, milk products, or fruit
juice can damage finish.
Starling Yea Run the RINSE & HOLD cycle if not washing
Silver or immediately. Prolonged contact with food
Sliver Plata containing salt, acid, or sulf'Kla(eggs, mayon-
naise, and seafood) can damage finish.
Tin No Can rust.
Wooden No Always check manufacturer's recommandations
Ware before washing. Untreated wood can warp,
crack, or lose its finish.
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