Whirlpool DU2900XM manual Special tips on dishwasher use

Special tips on dishwasher use

Remember, use your dishwasher Some items are not dishwasher Read these special tips.

only for the job it was designed to do. safe or may require special care.

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 ufensll	manufacturers’	cleaning instructions.

China: Load carefully. Do not allow pieces to touch each other. Use the shortest washing cycle (see page9 1.

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

a 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

washingcycle(see

page9).

Delicate,

antique

items

should

be

hand

washed

Flatware: Salty and acidic foods may tarnish silver and StaInless flatware of allowed to remain on the utensrls. Rinse flatware

as soon as possrble especrally If It IS not to be washed right away. Clean tarnished Items with silver polrsh. 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
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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 pewterat

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.

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