Special tips on dishwasher use

Remember, use your dishwasher only for the job it was designed to do.

Some items are not dishwasher sate or may require special care.

Read these special tips for the following items:

hU’UiUUIU: Aluminum loses its bright, shiny appearance and darkens in color due to minerals in the water and the alkalinity of the dishwasher detergent. Colored aluminum may fade.

TIPS: If washed in the dishwasher avoid placing directly in front of detergent dispenser where it could be sprinkled with undissolved detergent, causing spotting, pitting, and discoloration. Follow utensil manufacturers’ cleaning instructions.

China: Hand-painted, metal-trimmed, and antique china fade due to high water temperatures

and alkaline detergent solution in the dishwasher NOTE: Delicate, antique items should not be washed in the dishwasher.

TIPS: Load china carefully. Do not allow pieces to touch each other. Test one piece by washing it dally in the dishwasher for several weeks. Then compare it with the rest of the set to see if colors have changed.

Crystal

and decorative

glasses:

Crystal

can

break

from

sudden

exposure

to high

water

temperature,

Metal

trim and

colorful

decoration

on glass

will

fade in

time

when

washed

in the

dishwasher,

NOTE:

Delicate,

antique

items

should

not

washed

in the

dishwasher.

TIPS: Load crystal carefully in top rack only. Be sure to load a few larger items in the bottom rack to reduce amount of force of water spray reaching glassware from lower spray arm. Use the shortest cycle.

Flatware: Salty and acidic foods may tarnish silver and stainless flatware if allowed to remain on the utensils, A film may form on sterling silver and silver plate items washed in a dishwasher.This film is caused by reaction of silver with chlorine in the detergent. Gold flatware is not dishwasher safe.

TIPS: Rinse flatware as soon as possible, especially if it is not to be washed right away. Dishwasher detergent may remove antique finishes. Wash by hand. Tarnish and film build-up can be removed with silver polish.

Cast iron Utensils: The seasoned fin&h will be removed in the dishwasher. Rusting will result.

TIPS: Wash by hand. To re-season, coat with unsalted fat and heat in a slow oven for an hour or two.

Plastics: Many plastics will have “Dishwasher Safe” written on them. Some plastics are heat sensitive and may melt or warp.

TIPS: If in doubt, try one piece. Place in upper rack only. AIR DRY option provides additional protection.

Non-stick finish Utensils: Most can be washed in the dishwasher.

TIPS: Follow manufacturers’ suggestions

Wood: Many wooden items will crack and warp or lose their finish

TIPS: Do not wash cutting boards, wooden salad bowls or knives with wooden handles in the dishwasher.

Pewter Or pewter-like materials: May streak, discolor, and pit

TIPS: To keep pewter at its very best, hand wash with mild detergent.

Dishwasher care & cleaning:

Exterior - Regular use of a soft damp cloth or sponge									Ii:‘;	I/$$@ /
and a	mild		detergent		is all	that	is necessary, in most cases,
to keep		the	outside of your dishwasher					nice looking and
clean. Interior - Hard water minerals may cause a
white film to build-up on the inside surfaces,
especially		just		beneath	the	door	area.
Wear rubber gloves when cleaning
the dishwasher				interior. Do not use
any type		of	cleanser		other	than
dishwasher			detergent		because
it may	cause			foaming	or sudsing.