MATERIAL | DISHWASHER SAFE?/COMMENTS |
|
|
Pewter, Brass, | No |
Bronze | High water temperatures and |
| |
| detergent can discolor or pit the |
| finish. |
|
|
Disposable | No |
Plastics | Cannot withstand high water |
| |
| temperatures and detergents. |
|
|
Plastics | Yes |
| Always check manufacturer’s |
| recommendations before washing. |
| Plastics vary in their capacity to |
| withstand high temperatures and |
| detergents. Load plastics in top rack |
| only. |
|
|
Stainless Steel | Yes |
| Run a rinse cycle if not washing |
| immediately. Prolonged contact with |
| food containing salt, vinegar, milk |
| products, or fruit juice can damage |
| finish. |
|
|
Sterling Silver | Yes |
or Silver Plate | Run a rinse cycle if not washing |
| |
| immediately. Prolonged contact with |
| food containing salt, acid, or sulfide |
| (eggs, mayonnaise, and seafood) can |
| damage finish. |
|
|
Tin | No |
| Can rust. |
|
|
Wooden Ware | No |
| Wash by hand. Always check |
| manufacturer’s instructions before |
| washing. Untreated wood can warp, |
| crack, or lose its finish. |
|
|
CARING FOR
YOUR
DISHWASHER
Cleaning Your Dishwasher
Cleaning the exterior
In most cases, regular use of a soft, damp cloth or sponge and a mild detergent is all that is necessary to keep the outside of your dishwasher looking nice and clean.
Cleaning the interior
Hard water minerals can cause a white film to build up on the inside surfaces, especially just beneath the door area.
Do not clean the dishwasher interior until it has cooled. Wear rubber gloves. Do not use any type of cleanser other than dishwasher detergent because it may cause foaming or sudsing.
To clean interior
Make a paste with powdered dishwasher detergent on a damp sponge and clean.
OR
Use liquid automatic dishwasher detergent and clean with a damp sponge.
OR
See the vinegar rinse procedure in “Spotting and filming on dishes” in “Troubleshooting.”
NOTE: Run a Normal cycle with detergent after cleaning the interior.
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