Washing Special Items
If you have any doubts about turer to see if it is dishwasher
washing a particular piece of dishware, check with the manufac- safe.
MATERIAL | DISHWASHER SAFE? | EXCEPTIONS/SPECIAL | INFORMATION |
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Aluminum | Yes | High | water temperature | and detergents | can pit |
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Bottles | No | Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels attached | |||
and Cans |
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Cast Iron | No |
China/Yes Stoneware
Seasoning will be removed and iron will rust.
Always check manufacturer’s recommendations before washing. Antique,
Crystal |
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Gold |
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Glass |
| Yes | Milk glass | will | yellow | with |
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Hollow- |
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Handle |
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Pewter |
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Disposable | No | Cannot |
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Plastics |
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Plastics |
| Yes | Always |
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Stainless | Yes | Run the Rinse & Hold cycle | if not washing |
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Steel |
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Sterling |
| Yes | Run the | Rinse & Hold |
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Silver | or |
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Silver | Plate |
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Tin |
| No | Can rust. |
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Wooden | No | Always |
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