Whirlpool 900 warranty Washing Special Items

Washing Special Items

If you have any doubts about washing a particular piece of tableware, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe.

MATERIAL	DISHWASHER SAFE?	EXCEPTIONS/SPECIAL INFORMATION
Aluminum	Yes	High water temperature and detergents can pit
		finish of anodized aluminum.
Bottles	No	Wash bottles and cans by hand. Labels attached
and Cans		with glue can loosen in your dishwasher. Loose
		labels and glue can clog spray arms or the pump
		and will reduce washing performance.
Cast Iron	No	Seasoning will be removed and iron will rust.
China/	Yes	Always check manufacturer’s recommendations
Stoneware		before washing. Antique, hand-painted, or over-
		the-glaze patterns may fade. Gold leaf can
		discolor or fade.
Crystal	Yes	Always check manufacturer’s recommendations
		before washing. Some types of leaded crystal
		can etch with repeated washings.
Gold	No	Gold-colored flatware will discolor.
Glass	Yes	Milk glass will yellow with repeated dishwasher
		washing.
Hollow-	No	Handles of some knives are attached to the
Handle		blade with adhesives which may loosen if
Knives		washed in the dishwasher.
Pewter	No	High water temperatures and detergent can
		discolor or pit finish.
Disposable	No	Cannot withstand high water temperatures and
Plastics		detergents.
Plastics	Yes	Always check manufacturer’s recommendations
		before washing. Plastics vary in their capacity to
		withstand high water temperatures and deter-
		gents. Load plastics in top rack only.
Stainless	Yes	Run the Rinse-Wash Later cycle if not washing
Steel		immediately. Prolonged contact with food
		containing salt, vinegar, milk products, or fruit
		juice can damage finish.
Sterling	Yes	Run the Rinse-Wash Later cycle if not washing
Silver or		immediately. Prolonged contact with food
Silver Plate		containing salt, acid, or sulfide (eggs, mayon-
		naise, and seafood) can damage finish.
Tin	No	Can rust.
Wooden	No	Wash by hand. Always check manufacturer’s
Ware		recommendations before washing. Untreated
		wood can warp, crack, or lose its finish.

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