Crosley CUD4000 manual Dishwasher Care, Cleaning Your Dishwasher, Cleaning the exterior

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WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS

If you have doubts about washing a particular item, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe.

Material

Dishwasher Safe?/Comments

 

 

Aluminum

Yes

 

High water temperature and detergents

 

can affect finish of anodized aluminum.

 

 

Disposable

No

Aluminum

Do not wash throwaway aluminum pans

 

 

in the dishwasher. These might shift

 

during washing and transfer black marks

 

to dishes and other items.

 

 

Bottles and Cans

No

 

Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels

 

attached with glue can loosen and clog

 

the spray arms or pump and reduce

 

washing performance.

 

 

Cast Iron

No

 

Seasoning will be removed and iron will

 

rust.

 

 

China/

Yes

Stoneware

Always check manufacturer’s

 

 

recommendations before washing.

 

Antique, hand-painted, or over-the-glaze

 

patterns may fade. Gold leaf can discolor

 

or fade.

 

 

Crystal

Yes

 

Check manufacturer’s recommendations

 

before washing. Some types of leaded

 

crystal can etch with repeated washing.

 

 

Gold

No

 

Gold-colored flatware will discolor.

 

 

Glass

Yes

 

Milk glass yellows with repeated

 

dishwasher washing.

 

 

Hollow-Handle

No

Knives

Handles of some knives are attached to

 

 

the blade with adhesives which can

 

loosen if washed in the dishwasher.

 

 

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.

Material

Dishwasher Safe?/Comments

 

 

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 or

Yes

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.

DISHWASHER CARE

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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Contents Undercounter Dishwasher Use & Care GuideModel CUD4000 Table of Contents Dishwasher Safety Your safety and the safety of others are very importantBefore Using Your Dishwasher Parts and Features Using Your New Dishwasher START-UP GuideDishwasher Loading Stopping Your DishwasherLoading the Top Rack Loading the Bottom RackDishwasher USE Loading the Silverware BasketDetergent Dispenser Filling the dispenserWhere to fill Rinse Aid DispenserWater Hardness Amount of Detergent Checking the dispenserCycle Selection Chart To check water temperatureDishwasher Efficiency Tips Canceling a Cycle Changing a Cycle or SettingOption Selections Adding Items During a CycleCleaning Your Dishwasher Cleaning the exteriorCleaning the interior Dishwasher CareTroubleshooting Cleaning the Filter ScreenDrain Air Gap Storing Your DishwasherDishes are not completely clean Spots and stains on dishesDishes do not dry completely If you need replacement parts For assistance or serviceDishes are damaged during a cycle For further assistanceCrosley Dishwasher Warranty Whirlpool Corporation will not pay for8051570