Loading Your Dishwasher

warning

•Place sharp objects in the silverware basket or knives in the knife stand (see page 6).

If it is not possible to load sharp objects in the silverware basket, load them with the sharp end toward the back of the dishwasher. Locate these items where they will not damage the door seal or cause personal injury.

•When loading the silverware basket, insert all sharp or pointed objects with the handles up.

caution

Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked “dishwasher safe.” Always check the manufacturer’s recommendation before washing plastic items that are not marked.

important

If the load will sit for a while before washing, run the Rinse and Hold cycle to reduce the chance of food hardening. Doing so will also reduce the risk of acidic foods damaging metal surfaces.

Load sharp objects with handles up

What Can Be Washed

Some cookware is not dishwasher safe. Other materials (especially glassware) cannot withstand high temperatures, others can be damaged by dishwasher detergent. Items that you can safely wash in your dishwasher are:

China (except delicate china)

Cookware with non-stick coatings Crystal (except antique crystal) Glass

Plastic (dishwasher safe only) Silver and silver plate

Stainless steel Stoneware

Wood (dishwasher safe only)

What Should Not Be Washed

For safety reasons and to prevent damage, do not wash the following items in your dishwasher:

Aluminum

Antique crystal

Any item with fragile or unglazed decorations

Brass

Bronze Cast iron

Cutlery and flatware with bonded handles

Delicate china

Disposable plastic items Gold

Pewter Tin

Wood that is not dishwasher safe