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:
AhUUiIUlIU: | 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:
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.
crystal and decorative &NS6!S: 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 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 t0 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
Cast | irOIl | UteUSiiS: | The seasoned | finish will be removed in the dishwasher. Rusting will result. |
TIPS: Wash by hand. To
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.
| Most | can | be | washed | in the | dishwasher, | ||
TIPS: Follow | manufacturers’ | suggestions. |
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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 |
| May streak, discolor, and pit. |
TIPS: To keep pewter at its very best, hand wash with mild detergent. | ||
Dishwasher | care & cleaning: |
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Exterior - Regular use of a soft damp cloth or sponge |
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and a mild | detergent | is all | that | is necessary, | in most | cases, | |||
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clean, Interior - Hard water minerals may cause a |
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especially | just | beneath | the | door | area. |
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Wear rubber gloves when cleaning |
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the dishwasher | interior. Do not use |
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any type | of | cleanser | other | than |
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dishwasher | detergent | because |
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