Special tips on dishwasher use

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

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

Read these special tips for the following items:

AhUTlinUlTl: 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 daily in the dishwasher for several weeks. Then compare it with the rest of the set to see if colors have changed.

CI’yStd and decorative glasses: Crystal can break from sudden exposure to high water temperature. Metal trim and colorful decoration on glass will fade in trme when washed in the dishwasher. NOTE: Delicate, antique items should not be 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 a reaction of silver with chlorine in the detergent. Gold flatware is not dishwasher safe.

The adhesive used in some flatware with hollow handles is not heat resistant, causing the handles to come off in the dishwasher. Wash by hand.

TIPS: Rinse flatware as soon as possible, especially if it is notto 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

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The seasoned finish 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 hourortwo.

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 cuffing 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

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.