Special tips on dishwasher use

Remember, use your dlshwasher only for the job It was deslgned to do. Some Items are not dlshwasher safe or may requlre special care.

Read these special tips.

Aluminum: Aluminum loses its bright, shiny appearance and darkens in color due to the minerals in the water and the alkalin- ity of the dishwasher detergent. 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.

Colored	aluminum:	Colored aluminum may fade.
Follow utensil	manufacturers’	cleaning instructions.

China: Load carefully. Do not allow pieces to touch each other. Use the shortest washing cycle (see page9 ),

Hand-painted, metal-trimmed. and antique china may fade due to hot water and detergent. Test one piece by washing it daily in the dishwasher for several weeks. Then compare it with the rest of the set

to see if colors have changed. Delicate, antique items should be hand washed.

Crystal

and glasses:

Load

carefully

in top

rack only.

Load

between

prongs

-not

over

them

-to

help prevent

bumping

and

chipping.

Load

few

larger

items

in the bottom

rack

to reduce

amount

and

force

of water

spray reaching

glassware

from the bot-

tom

spray

arm.

Use the shortest washing cycle (see page 9). Delicate. antique items should be hand washed.

Flatware: Salty and acidic foods may tarnish silver and stainless flatware if allowed to remain on the utensils. Rinse flatware

OS soon as possible especially if it is not to be washed right away. Clean tarnished items with sliver polish. Antique finishes may be removed by the dishwasher detergent. Wash by hand. A film may form on sterling silver and silver plate items washed in a dishwasher.

This film is caused by a reaction of silver with chlorine in the deter- gent. It can be removed with silver polish. Gold flatware is not dish- washer safe.

Cast	iron	utensils:	The seasoned		finish will	be	re-
moved	in the	dishwasher.	Rusting will	result	Wash by hand.		To
re-season,	coat	with unsalted fat and heat		in a slow oven for		an	hour
or two.

Plastics: Place in upper rack only. Many plastics will have “Dishwasher Safe” written on them. If in doubt, try one piece.

Non-stick	finish	utensils:	Most can be washed in
the dishwasher.	Follow manufacturers’		suggestions.

Wood: Many wooden items will warp or lose their finish. Do not wash cutting boards, wooden salad bowls or knives with wooden handles in the dishwasher.

Pewter or pewter-like materials: Maystreak,

discolor, and pit. To keep pewter at its very best, hand wash with mild detergent.

Dishwasher			care	& cleaning:			Regular	use	of a
soft	damp	cloth or	sponge	and	a	mild detergent	is all that	iS neces-
sary,	in	most cases,	to keep		the	outside of your	dishwasher		nice

looking and clean. Prolonged use of hard Water may cause a white film to build up on the inside surfaces. If needed, Clean Inside with

dishwasher detergent and water.