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 tothe 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

a few

larger

items

in the bottom

rack

reduce

amount

and

force

water

spray reaching

glassware

from

the

bot-

tom

spray

arm.

Use the shortestwashing

cycle(see

page9).

Delicate,

antique

items

should

hand washed.

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

as soon as possible especially if it is not to be washed right away. Clean tarnished items with silver polish. Antrque 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
ortwo.

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:	MOSTcan 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

pewter-like

mateI+&:

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

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.